What is biomass?
Biomass & Carbon Cycles Flashcard

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9th Grade
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Biomass refers to the total mass of living matter in a given area or volume, often used as a source of energy.
2.
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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?
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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, converting it into organic matter.
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What is the greenhouse effect?
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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.
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How does deforestation affect the carbon cycle?
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Deforestation increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by reducing the number of trees that can absorb it.
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What is photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
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What are biogeochemical cycles?
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Biogeochemical cycles are natural processes that recycle nutrients in various chemical forms from the environment to living organisms and back.
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What is nitrogen fixation?
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Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can absorb, often facilitated by certain bacteria.
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