Cycles of Matter and Photsynthesis

Front

What is the continuous movement of water from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back called?

Back

Water Cycle

Front

What do we call water when it is in a gaseous form?

Back

Water Vapor

Front

What is the name of the air that surrounds the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

How do farmers replace nitrogen in the soil?

Back

By using Fertilizer or growing nitrogen-fixing crops.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for most life on Earth?

Back

Sun

Front

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the term for the process of water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the process called when water seeps into the ground?

Back

Infiltration

Front

What is the term for the cycle that involves the movement of nitrogen through the environment?

Back

Nitrogen Cycle