Biogeochemical Cycles Flashcard

Front

Which biogeochemical cycle is occurring above?

Back

Water cycle

Front

The process by which some organisms make energy. CO₂ is released as a byproduct.

Back

cellular respiration

Front

Plants use ____ to build organic molecules during _____. Options: CO2; photosynthesis, O2; photosynthesis, CO2; respiration, O2; respiration

Back

CO2; photosynthesis

Front

Which type of organism performs nitrogen fixation?

Back

Bacteria

Front

Where is most of the phosphorus in the biosphere stored?

Back

rocks

Front

Examples of decomposers include:

Back

fungi, worms, and bacteria

Front

How do photosynthesizing plants affect the carbon cycle?

Back

Absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere, lowering atmospheric levels of carbon

Front

Can phosphorus be found in the atmosphere?

Back

False

Front

Which element can be returned to the soil during electrical storms?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

How do consumers get energy?

Back

by eating other organisms