Biogeochemical Cycles

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What process takes carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis is the process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by converting it into glucose and oxygen using sunlight.

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What do animals take in during cellular respiration?

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Animals take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide during cellular respiration.

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What effect does burning fossil fuels have on the carbon cycle?

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Burning fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.

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Which cycle involves the production of oxygen through photosynthesis and the release of carbon dioxide through respiration?

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The carbon cycle involves the production of oxygen through photosynthesis and the release of carbon dioxide through respiration.

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What are the main processes involved in the water cycle?

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The water cycle involves condensation, evaporation, and precipitation.

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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 is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide into organic compounds, providing energy for plants and oxygen for other organisms.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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How does deforestation affect the carbon cycle?

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees available to absorb carbon dioxide, leading to increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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What is the nitrogen cycle?

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The nitrogen cycle is the process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms, including fixation, nitrification, and denitrification.