APES 1.4 -1.7 Biogeochemical Cycles

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Where is carbon stored in the environment?

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Carbon is stored in various reservoirs including fossil fuels, wood of trees, and calcium carbonate (shells and bones).

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In evaporation, water _______

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turns from a liquid state to vapor (gas).

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Why do living things need nitrogen?

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Living things need nitrogen to make proteins and amino acids.

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Photosynthesis is an important part of the ______ cycle

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Photosynthesis is an important part of the carbon cycle.

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What is the largest reservoir for water?

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The largest reservoir for water is the ocean.

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Define 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 to the environment.

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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, converting it into organic matter and releasing oxygen.

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Explain the nitrogen cycle.

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The nitrogen cycle involves the conversion of nitrogen from the atmosphere into forms usable by living organisms, including nitrogen fixation, nitrification, and denitrification.

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What is the significance of the water cycle?

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The water cycle is crucial for maintaining the Earth's climate, supporting life, and regulating ecosystems.

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What is the process of transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plant roots, moves through plants, and is released as vapor through pores in leaves.

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