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

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transpiration

Front

Why do living things need nitrogen?

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To make proteins AND amino acids

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What is the only process that removes carbon from the atmosphere? Options: combustion, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, decomposition

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photosynthesis

Front

These gases, such as carbon dioxide, trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere causing global warming.

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Green House gases

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Which nutrient is not cycled through the atmosphere? Options: carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous, water

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phosphorous

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What is released by the weathering of rocks? Options: Carbon, Oxygen, Phosphorus, Nitrogen

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Phosphorus

Front

Where is the largest reservoir for the phosphorus cycle?

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rocks and minerals

Front

What is the largest reservoir for water?

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the ocean

Front

Identify the cycle pictured: The Water cycle, The Carbon cycle, The Nitrogen cycle, The Phosphorus cycle

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The Nitrogen cycle

Front

When nitrogen gas is turned into a form that plants and animals can use, it is called?

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Nitrogen Fixation