Bio 3.4 Biogeochemical Cycles Review 2023

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What process do consumers do to contribute to the carbon-oxygen cycle?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which consumers convert oxygen and glucose into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

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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 found in shells and bones.

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What is the largest reservoir for water?

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The ocean is the largest reservoir for water on Earth.

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What are biogeochemical cycles?

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Biogeochemical cycles are natural processes that recycle nutrients in various chemical forms from the environment to 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 from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, converting it into organic matter.

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What is the nitrogen cycle?

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The nitrogen cycle is the process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms, including fixation, nitrification, and denitrification.

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What is decomposition?

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Decomposition is the process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is 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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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.