2.2 - Cycles of Matter

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What process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into glucose, removing it from the atmosphere.

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What is transpiration in plants?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere as a waste product.

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What process converts glucose into carbon dioxide?

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Cellular respiration is the process that converts glucose into carbon dioxide and energy.

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What role does decomposition play in the nitrogen cycle?

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Decomposition returns nitrogen back into the atmosphere and soil after plants and animals die.

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How do bacteria contribute to the nitrogen cycle?

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Bacteria convert nitrogen gas (N2) into a usable form for plants and animals, a process known as nitrogen fixation.

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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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Define evaporation.

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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Explain the term '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.

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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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