Biogeochemical cycles

Biogeochemical cycles

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Through which process is a plant absorbing nitrogen to form chlorophyll and other needs?

Back

assimilation

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Atmospheric nitrogen is fixed during the nitrogen cycle for conversion into usable nitrogen called nitrates. What is the most common microorganism responsible for this fix?

Back

bacteria

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cellular respiration and photosynthesis are both taking place. Are both these processes required for the carbon-oxygen cycle?

Back

true

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the nodules called that contain nitrogen-fixing bacteria and are only found on beans, clovers, and peas?

Back

legumes

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What biogeochemical cycle is illustrated when a cold soda forms water droplets at room temperature, which disappear once the drink is no longer cold?

Back

water cycle

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name for a bloom of algae in a body of water?

Back

eutrophication

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What percentage of nitrogen is found in the atmosphere?

Back

78%

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is nitrogen presented in the atmosphere in its natural state before nitrogen fixation?

Back

N2

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Through the whole carbon cycle, does carbon change or just change location?

Back

Just change locations