Matter Cycles

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What is the process in the water cycle where water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for the process when water falls to the ground as rain, sleet, snow, or hail?

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Precipitation

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What is the process called when water is absorbed by the soil?

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Infiltration

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What is the process called when water moves through the soil and becomes groundwater?

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Percolation

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What is the term for the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

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Evaporation

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What is the role of bacteria in the carbon cycle?

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Bacteria decompose dead material and convert carbon into carbon dioxide.

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TRUE or FALSE: Human activities have increased the amount of carbon in the atmosphere compared to a century ago.

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TRUE

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What is the main greenhouse gas produced by human activities?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What is the term for the natural process of recycling nutrients in the environment?

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Biogeochemical cycles

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the significance of the water cycle for ecosystems?

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It regulates climate, supports plant growth, and maintains water supply.

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