Cycles of Matter and Photsynthesis

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What do decomposers release into the soil?

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Decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, release carbon and nitrogen into the soil.

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What do consumers give off that producers use for photosynthesis?

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Consumers give off carbon dioxide, which producers use to make their food.

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What is the process called when water vapor enters the air from plant leaves?

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This process is known as transpiration.

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What is the transfer of nitrogen gas from air/soil into organisms and back called?

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This process is called the Nitrogen Cycle.

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What are three outcomes of the food we consume?

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Some food is used for energy, some is stored or used for growth, and some is disposed of as waste.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role do producers play in the ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food and provide energy for consumers.

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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.

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What is nitrogen fixation?

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Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into ammonia or related compounds in soil.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.