Unit 1.2 Vocabulary

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Carbon Cycle

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A biogeochemical cycle where carbon undergoes different transformations over time.

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Photosynthesis

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The process in which some organisms utilize sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce food.

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Cellular Respiration

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The process in which cells use oxygen to produce energy (and carbon dioxide) from food.

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Reservoir

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A large holding source for substances.

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Water Cycle

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The circulation of water around the Earth and organisms (also known as the hydrologic cycle).

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Condensation

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The change of state from gas to liquid.

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Evaporation

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The change of a substance from liquid to gas.

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Precipitation

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Any form of water that falls from the clouds to the surface of Earth.

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Run-off

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Water flowing to streams, rivers, and lakes from land.

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Transpiration

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Evaporation through plants.