Earth's Subsystems and Cycles Introduction Unit Test

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What process removes carbon from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose using sunlight.

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What is another name for the water cycle?

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The water cycle is also known as the Hydrologic cycle, which describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is a closed system in environmental science?

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A closed system is one where matter cannot enter or leave, meaning the amount of matter within the system is fixed.

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What happens to water vapor when it changes to liquid water?

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When water vapor changes to liquid water, it is called condensing.

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What gas do humans release when they exhale?

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Humans release Carbon Dioxide when they exhale.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis helps to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into organic matter.

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Define the term 'hydrosphere'.

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The hydrosphere refers to all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of the geologic cycle?

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The geologic cycle describes the processes that shape the Earth's surface, including erosion, sedimentation, and plate tectonics.

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Explain the term 'precipitation' in the water cycle.

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.