1. Which list below describes the next steps of evaporated water through the water cycle? (3 points)
Condensation, precipitation, runoff, ocean storage
Transpiration, condensation, precipitation, ocean storage
Precipitation, condensation, runoff, groundwater
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff
2.

What is a possible cost of using nonrenewable energy resources? (3 points)
Greenhouse gases
Less water pollution
Sustainable energy
Costs more money
3.

What is the benefit of recycling plastic and paper products to wildlife? (3 points)
Less expense
Clean fuel
Sustainable energy
Fewer landfills
4.

What is the next phase of the carbon cycle for the carbon source labeled A? (3 points)

Label A shows a collection of coal, oil and gas. Label B shows a collection of trees and vegetation. Label C shows sky and open atmosphere.

Photosynthesis
Ocean storage
Fossil fuel emissions
Transpiration
5.

Where is the last storage location for melted snow? (3 points)
Rivers
Ocean
Streams
Mountains
6.

How can the carbon stored in plants reach the atmosphere? (3 points)
Evaporation
Diffusion
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
7.

Which statement best describes the role of plants in the water and carbon cycles? (3 points)
Plants release oxygen when they decompose take in oxygen for photosynthesis.
Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and absorb water through their leaves and roots.
Plants take in oxygen during photosynthesis and absorb carbon dioxide through their leaves and roots.
Plants use oxygen to perform photosynthesis and release carbon dioxide as a by-product.