APES 1.4 -1.7 Biogeochemical Cycles

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What are Greenhouse Gases?

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Gases such as carbon dioxide that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants lose water through their leaves.

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Where is the largest reservoir for the phosphorus cycle?

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Rocks and minerals.

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Which cycle does not include decomposition?

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The water cycle.

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What is NOT a process of the water cycle?

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Freezing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Define the carbon cycle.

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The biogeochemical cycle in which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

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What role do decomposers play in biogeochemical cycles?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for plants.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the nitrogen cycle?

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The process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms, including fixation, nitrification, and denitrification.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the significance of the water cycle?

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It is essential for maintaining life on Earth, regulating climate, and supporting ecosystems.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is eutrophication?

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A process where water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.

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