Water and Carbon Cycles

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere through evaporation and transpiration?

Back

Evapotranspiration

Front

What is the primary gas in the atmosphere that contains carbon?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the term for the process of water falling from the atmosphere to the ground?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What are the natural processes that recycle carbon and water in the environment?

Back

Biogeochemical Cycles

Front

What is the term for the conversion of dead organic matter into fossil fuels over time?

Back

Fossilization

Front

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the role of respiration in the carbon cycle?

Back

Respiration releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as organisms break down glucose for energy.

Front

What is the significance of groundwater in the water cycle?

Back

Groundwater serves as a major reservoir of fresh water and can be released back into the atmosphere through evaporation.