LS 2.3 Vocab Flashcards Biogeochemical Cycles Overview

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*Front:* Biogeochemical Cycle

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cycle of elements through living and non-living parts of Earth

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*Front:* Carbon Cycle

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cycle of carbon among atmosphere, oceans, soil, and organisms

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*Front:* Nitrogen Cycle

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cycle of nitrogen moving between atmosphere, soil, and organisms

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*Front:* Water Cycle

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movement of water on, above, and below Earth's surface

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*Front:* Photosynthesis

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*Front:* Respiration

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*Front:* Decomposition

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breakdown of dead matter, returning nutrients to the soil

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*Front:* Evaporation

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water turning from liquid to vapor

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*Front:* Condensation

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vapor cooling to form liquid droplets

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*Front:* Precipitation

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water released from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail