Environmental Science Unit 2.1 - biogeochemical cycles

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a biogeochemical cycle?
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A biogeochemical cycle is the movement of elements and compounds through living organisms and the physical environment, involving biological, geological, and chemical processes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is burning fossil fuels harmful?
Back
It increases the amount of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases in the air.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which process does not add CO2 to the atmosphere?
Back
Planting trees.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What percentage of Earth's oxygen is produced by phytoplankton?
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More than half of Earth's oxygen is created by phytoplankton in the ocean.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is precipitation?
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Precipitation is the process of water falling out of clouds in our atmosphere and returning back to Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of energy is involved in pushing a filing cabinet across the room?
Back
Mechanical energy.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-1
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the greenhouse effect?
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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
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