Biogeochemical Processes

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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.

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What is the process of combining nitrogen gas with other elements to make nitrogen into usable compounds?

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Nitrogen fixation is the process of combining nitrogen gas with other elements to create usable compounds.

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What can too much phosphorus in waterways lead to?

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Too much phosphorus in waterways can lead to eutrophication.

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What brings phosphorus into our waterways?

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Runoff brings phosphorus into our waterways.

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What role do decomposers play in the phosphorus cycle?

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Decomposers return phosphorus into the soil.

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Define biogeochemical processes.

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Biogeochemical processes are natural cycles that involve the movement of elements and compounds through living organisms and the environment.

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What is nitrogen fixation?

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Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen gas (N2) is converted into ammonia (NH3) or related compounds in soil and water.

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What is eutrophication?

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Eutrophication is the process by which water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.

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What is the role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?

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Bacteria play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by fixing nitrogen gas and decomposing organic matter.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from precipitation, that moves across the land and into bodies of water, carrying nutrients and pollutants.