Atmosphere/Biogeochemical Flashcardzez

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What is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into organic compounds using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

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What are the two main ways animals obtain nitrogen?

Back

Eating plants and eating other animals.

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Which renewable energy source is least affected by weather conditions?

Back

Geothermal energy.

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What term describes the movement of elements like nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon between living organisms and their environment?

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Biogeochemical cycles.

Front

Which cycles interact most with the phosphorus cycle to supply phosphate to plants?

Back

Rock Cycle and Hydrologic Cycle.

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What is the primary source of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen gas (N2).

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What is the role of decomposers in biogeochemical cycles?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the significance of the nitrogen cycle in ecosystems?

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It converts nitrogen from the atmosphere into forms usable by living organisms.

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How does the hydrologic cycle contribute to biogeochemical cycles?

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It transports nutrients and minerals through water movement in the environment.

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What is cellular respiration and its role in the carbon cycle?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide.