Biogeochemical Cycles (Nutrient Cycles)

Biogeochemical Cycles (Nutrient Cycles)

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is carbon stored in the environment?

Back

Carbon is stored in various places including fossil fuels, wood of trees, and calcium carbonate (shells and bones).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What converts nitrogen into a usable form for plants and animals?

Back

Bacteria convert nitrogen into a usable form for plants and animals.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere?

Back

Carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels, cellular respiration, and decomposing organic matter.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere causing global warming?

Back

These gases are known as Green House gases.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the largest reservoir for nitrogen?

Back

The largest reservoir for nitrogen is the atmosphere.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of decomposers in nutrient cycles?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for plants.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is photosynthesis and its role in the carbon cycle?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into glucose and oxygen, playing a crucial role in the carbon cycle.

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