Bio St 2.1.1

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which the surface of a liquid absorbs enough energy to change into a gas.

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How do animals obtain nitrogen?

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Animals get the nitrogen they need from the food they eat.

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What is the role of decomposers in ecosystems?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the Earth systems.

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Which organisms are involved in the nitrogen cycle?

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Plants, animals, and bacteria all play a role in the nitrogen cycle.

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What does a food web represent?

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A food web represents all connections of energy flow throughout all organisms in a habitat.

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Define percolation.

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Percolation is the process by which water moves through soil and rock layers, filtering and collecting as it goes.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which gas changes into a liquid, often when it cools.

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Explain the importance of producers in an ecosystem.

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web illustrates multiple interconnected pathways.

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What is the significance of the nitrogen cycle?

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The nitrogen cycle is crucial for converting nitrogen into forms that living organisms can use for growth and development.