Nitrogen & Carbon Cycle

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Where is Carbon found in ecosystems?

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Carbon is found in all living things.

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What process helps plants use Carbon?

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Photosynthesis is the process that helps plants use Carbon.

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What process converts harmful nitrogen gas into a useful mineral for plants?

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Denitrification converts harmful nitrogen gas into a useful mineral for plants.

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How are Carbon & Nitrogen returned to the soil?

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Through the decomposition of plants and animals.

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What happens first in the Nitrogen cycle?

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Plants absorb the N2 from the atmosphere.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the Carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis allows plants to convert Carbon dioxide into glucose, using sunlight.

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What is denitrification?

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Denitrification is the process by which nitrogen gas is produced from nitrates, returning nitrogen to the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of decomposition in nutrient cycles?

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Decomposition recycles nutrients back into the soil, making them available for plants.

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What is the main source of nitrogen for plants?

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Plants primarily obtain nitrogen from the soil in the form of nitrates.

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How does nitrogen fixation occur?

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Nitrogen fixation occurs when certain bacteria convert nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into ammonia.