Cycles of Matter

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What converts nitrogen gas into a usable form for plants and animals?

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Bacteria convert nitrogen gas into a usable form for plants and animals through a process called nitrogen fixation.

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What is the main reservoir for water on Earth?

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The main reservoir for water on Earth is the Ocean.

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Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of what?

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Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of precipitation.

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What is it called when a liquid turns into water vapor due to heat?

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This process is called evaporation.

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Which of the following does not add CO2 to the atmosphere?

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Planting trees does not add CO2 to the atmosphere; in fact, it helps reduce it.

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water?

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This process is called condensation.

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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This is known as the water cycle.

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What is transpiration in the context of the water cycle?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What role do decomposers play 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 term for the process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere by plants?

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This process is called photosynthesis.

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