CA3 Study Guide Biogeochemical Cycles

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What process consistently returns carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

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Respiration is the process that consistently returns carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

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What are the gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere causing global warming called?

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These gases are called Green House gases.

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Where is the largest reservoir for the phosphorus cycle?

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The largest reservoir for the phosphorus cycle is rocks and minerals.

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Which nutrient is not cycled through the atmosphere?

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Phosphorous is the nutrient that is not cycled through the atmosphere.

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How do CHNOPS move from biotic resource pools to abiotic resource pools?

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CHNOPS move from biotic resource pools to abiotic resource pools through Decomposition.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converts it into organic matter.

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What is the nitrogen cycle?

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The nitrogen cycle is the process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms, including fixation, nitrification, and denitrification.

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What is the significance of decomposers in biogeochemical cycles?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for plants.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What are fossil fuels and their role in the carbon cycle?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms, and they release carbon dioxide when burned.