Ecology Cycles Flashcardizz

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants lose water vapor through small openings in their leaves called stomata.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, absorbing energy in the form of heat.

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Which process is NOT part of the water cycle?

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Freezing is not a process of the water cycle; the main processes include precipitation, evaporation, and transpiration.

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Where do plants get carbon from?

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Plants obtain carbon from the air, specifically in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What process removes carbon from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis is the only process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, as plants convert it into glucose.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, helping to regulate carbon levels.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes and rivers, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.