Water & Carbon Cycles

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants give off water vapor as a waste product.

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and minerals.

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What is carbon storage in plants primarily found as?

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Wood.

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Which of the following is NOT part of the geosphere: Coal, Oil, Natural gas, or Dissolved CO2 in the ocean?

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Dissolved CO2 in the ocean.

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What are the three forms of water?

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Solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What role do shells and coral play in the biosphere?

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They are part of the ecosystem and provide habitat for marine life.