Biochemical Cycles Flashcard

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What is evaporation?

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The process of changing from a liquid to a gas, usually caused by energy from the sun.

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How do animals obtain nitrogen?

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By eating other organisms.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the main organism responsible for nitrogen fixation?

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Bacteria.

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What part of the water cycle involves living organisms?

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Transpiration.

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Define the term 'biochemical cycle'.

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A cycle that describes the movement of elements and compounds through living organisms and the environment.

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What role do decomposers play in biochemical cycles?

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They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the significance of the carbon cycle?

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It regulates the flow of carbon among the atmosphere, land, and oceans, essential for life.

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How does photosynthesis contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into glucose.

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What is nitrogen fixation?

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The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by living organisms.