Water Cycle and Nitrogen Cycle Flashcard Review

Front

Water evaporates from the leaves of a plant and returns to the atmosphere in a process called ______________________.

Back

respiration

Front

What cycle explains the circulation of gases used and released by all living things?

Back

Oxygen-Carbon cycle

Front

The ________________ cycle is a continuous circulation between the soil, organisms, and air.

Back

Nitrogen

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NGSS.5-ESS2-1

Front

Which part of the water cycle includes water vapor gas changing to a liquid?

Back

condensation

Front

How do animals get nitrogen that is stored in the soil?

Back

Plants absorb the nitrogen from the soil and animals can eat the plants.

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NGSS.5-LS2-1

Front

Stages of the water cycle starting with the water in the lake:

Back

Energy from the sun causes the water in the lake to evaporate. Water vapor cools and condenses on dust particles forming clouds. Water droplets combine in the clouds to form larger droplets. Large water droplets fall to the ground from the clouds.

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NGSS.5-ESS2-1

Front

How do animals complete the oxygen-carbon cycle?

Back

Animals take in oxygen and as they use energy, carbon dioxide is released as waste.

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NGSS.5-LS2-1

Front

Rain water that flows over Earth's surface is called __________. This water gathers in lakes and rivers.

Back

runoff