Ecological Principles Review

Front

The process of plants losing water through their leaves is called ____.

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transpiration

Front

What is the only process that removes carbon from the atmosphere?

Back

photosynthesis

Front

Where is carbon stored in the environment?

Back

All of the above

Front

What converts nitrogen into a useable form for plants and animals?

Back

bacteria

Front

Carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere by

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All answers are correct

Front

Nitrogen fixation is the process in which certain bacteria convert nitrogen gas into

Back

ammonia

Front

What drives the water cycle?

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the sun

Front

When water is heated in the ocean by the sun and turns into water vapor

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Evaporation

Front

When tiny droplets of water form in the air it is called

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condensation

Front

After condensation, the droplets of water in the clouds fall to Earth in different forms...

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precipitation