Cycles of Matter

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What gas is released by plants from the process of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released by plants during photosynthesis, which is essential for animal life.

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Rain, sleet, snow, and hail are all forms of what?

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These are all forms of precipitation, which is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere.

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What is an important nutrient that is a major component of all organic molecules?

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Carbon is a key nutrient found in carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins.

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What describes the relationship between plants and animals in the carbon cycle?

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Plants produce and release oxygen that animals need for respiration.

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How do animals obtain the nitrogen they need?

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Animals get nitrogen from the food they eat, as it is essential for their growth and repair.

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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.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is the role of decomposers in the nitrogen cycle?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning nitrogen to the soil in a form that plants can use.

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What is the significance of the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is crucial for regulating Earth's climate and supporting life by recycling carbon among the atmosphere, land, and oceans.