Nutrient Cycles Review

Front

What is the usable form of nitrogen that plants need?

Back

Nitrates are the usable form of nitrogen that plants need.

Front

How is carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere?

Back

Carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis.

Front

Which organisms are responsible for combustion in the carbon cycle?

Back

Humans conduct combustion in the carbon cycle.

Front

What is run-off in the context of the water cycle?

Back

Run-off is the movement of land water to the oceans.

Front

What role do decomposers play in the phosphorous cycle?

Back

Decomposers return phosphorous into the soil.

Front

What is the process by which nitrogen is converted into a usable form for plants?

Back

Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen is converted into a usable form for plants.

Front

What are the main components of the carbon cycle?

Back

The main components of the carbon cycle include photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion.

Front

How do plants contribute to the nitrogen cycle?

Back

Plants contribute to the nitrogen cycle by absorbing nitrates from the soil.

Front

What is the significance of decomposers in nutrient cycles?

Back

Decomposers break down organic matter, returning essential nutrients to the soil.

Front

What is the role of the atmosphere in the water cycle?

Back

The atmosphere plays a role in the water cycle by facilitating evaporation and precipitation.