Biogeochemical Cycles
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The process of plants losing water through their leaves is called ____.
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Transpiration: The process by which water is absorbed by roots from the soil, moves through plants, and is released as vapor through pores in leaves.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Ammonia is converted to nitrite then nitrate in a process known as...?
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Nitrification: A biological process in which ammonia is oxidized to nitrite and then to nitrate, making nitrogen available to plants.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?
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Nitrogen: Comprising about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, nitrogen is essential for life and is a key component of amino acids and proteins.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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This is released by the weathering of rocks.
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Phosphorus: A vital nutrient for plants and animals, phosphorus is released from rocks through weathering and is essential for DNA and energy transfer.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why do living things need nitrogen?
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To make proteins AND amino acids: Nitrogen is a crucial element in amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins necessary for growth and repair.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What cycle involves the movement of water through the environment?
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Water Cycle: The continuous process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface, condenses in the atmosphere, and precipitates back to the surface.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of decomposers in biogeochemical cycles?
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Decomposers: Organisms that break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for plants.
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