Cycles Review -Water, Carbon, Nitrogen

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What is the process called when warm water heats up to form water vapor?

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Evaporation

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What percentage of our atmosphere is made up of Nitrogen?

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78%

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What happens to the carbon in glucose during respiration?

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It is released as carbon dioxide.

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How do animals obtain the carbon they need for their bodies?

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By eating.

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What part of the water cycle is represented by evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water turns into vapor.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is transpiration in the water cycle?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor through their leaves.

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What role does photosynthesis play in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis allows plants to take in carbon dioxide and convert it into glucose, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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What is the significance of the nitrogen cycle?

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The nitrogen cycle is essential for converting nitrogen from the atmosphere into forms that plants and animals can use.