TASC Environmental Science Level 3 Practice Questions - TASC Environmental Science Level 3 (ESS315118) Exam - TASC Environmental Science Level 3 Practice Questions - TASC Environmental Science Level 3 (ESS315118) Exam

Question 1

Which biological process converts inert atmospheric nitrogen gas (N2) into biological ammonium (NH4+), making nitrogen accessible to plants?

Biological nitrogen fixation carried out by Rhizobium and Azotobacter bacteria Denitrification conducted by Pseudomonas species in anaerobic soils Nitrification carried out by Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter bacteria Ammonification conducted by decomposers during organic matter decay

Correct Answer:

Biological nitrogen fixation carried out by Rhizobium and Azotobacter bacteria

Question 2

In a typical undisturbed soil profile, which sequence correctly orders the master soil horizons from the land surface downward to bed rock?

O horizon, A horizon, E horizon, B horizon, C horizon, R horizon A horizon, O horizon, B horizon, E horizon, R horizon, C horizon R horizon, C horizon, B horizon, A horizon, O horizon, E horizon O horizon, B horizon, A horizon, C horizon, E horizon, R horizon

Correct Answer:

O horizon, A horizon, E horizon, B horizon, C horizon, R horizon

Question 3

How does the global biogeochemical cycle of phosphorus fundamentally differ from those of carbon and nitrogen?

Phosphorus lacks a significant volatile gaseous atmospheric phase and cycles primarily through rocks, soil, and water Phosphorus cannot be absorbed by plant roots and must be taken up through foliage Phosphorus cycles exclusively through atmospheric dust without entering aquatic systems Phosphorus is synthesized abiotically in the mantle and released only via volcanic eruptions

Correct Answer:

Phosphorus lacks a significant volatile gaseous atmospheric phase and cycles primarily through rocks, soil, and water

Question 4

Which global water reservoir exhibits the longest average hydrologic residence time?

Oceans and deep ice sheets Atmospheric water vapor Rivers and streams Soil moisture in the vadose zone

Correct Answer:

Oceans and deep ice sheets

Question 5

In the soil nitrogen cycle, what specific biological oxidation step is performed by Nitrosomonas bacteria?

Oxidation of ammonium (NH4+) to nitrite (NO2-) Oxidation of nitrite (NO2-) to nitrate (NO3-) Reduction of nitrate (NO3-) to dinitrogen gas (N2) Conversion of atmospheric dinitrogen (N2) into amino acids

Correct Answer:

Oxidation of ammonium (NH4+) to nitrite (NO2-)

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