Biogeochemical Cycles

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What is the chemical formula for Ammonia?

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What is the process by which dead matter is broken down into simpler substances?

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The process is called Decomposition.

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What must a compound contain to be considered organic?

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A compound must contain Carbon.

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How can nitrogen gas become 'fixed' aside from bacteria?

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Nitrogen gas can become 'fixed' through Lightning.

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What happens to the pH of the ocean when carbon dioxide content increases?

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The pH of the ocean decreases.

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Define Biogeochemical Cycles.

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Biogeochemical Cycles are natural processes that recycle nutrients in various chemical forms from the non-living environment to living organisms and back.

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What role do detritivores play in the ecosystem?

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Detritivores break down dead organic matter, contributing to decomposition and nutrient cycling.

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What is the significance of nitrogen fixation in ecosystems?

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Nitrogen fixation converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use, essential for plant growth.

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Explain the carbon cycle in brief.

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The carbon cycle involves the movement of carbon among the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms, including processes like photosynthesis and respiration.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis allows plants to convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into organic compounds, releasing oxygen.