2nd Benchmark Review

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What type of forest biome is located near the equator and receives a lot of rain?

Back

Tropical rain forest

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What is the process called in which nitrogen circulates and is recycled?

Back

The nitrogen cycle

Front

Which organisms need nitrogen to survive?

Back

All living things

Front

What stage of the water cycle is represented by the process of water turning into vapor?

Back

Evaporation

Front

Which biome is known to be the driest?

Back

Desert

Front

What is the primary characteristic of a tropical rain forest?

Back

High rainfall and warm temperatures year-round.

Front

What role do bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle?

Back

They help convert nitrogen into forms usable by plants.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

The process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

Front

What is precipitation in the water cycle?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the ground.

Front

What is the main difference between a desert and a rainforest?

Back

Deserts receive very little rainfall, while rainforests receive a lot.