The Cycles of Matter

A process that recycles elements and other matter through the biosphere.

(a)  

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Cycles rely on (a)   , chemical and geological processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

(a)   cycles - Chemical substances that an organism requires in order to live.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

When a liquid changes into a gaseous form.

(a)  

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A component of the biosphere that serves as a log-term storage area for water or nutrients.

• evaporation

• reservoir

• condensation

• well

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Check all the reservoirs for water.

• ice and snow

• atmosphere

• lakes

• cup

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which is the largest reservoir for water?

• lake

• ocean

• pond

• groudwater

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The process by which water enters the atmosphere by evaporating from the leaves of plants.

• condensation

• transpiration

• precipitation

• infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Check all of the items that are cycled through the biosphere in biogeochemical cycles.

• carbon

• phosphorus

• nitrogen

• matter

• water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Water is warmed by the sun and (a)   .

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4