APES Unit 1 Flashcard

Front

What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What cycle involves the movement of nitrogen through the atmosphere, soil, and living organisms?

Back

The Nitrogen cycle

Front

What is the term for the process of water vapor being released from plant leaves?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

Back

CO2 + H2O + Sunlight

Front

How does carbon dioxide return to the atmosphere?

Back

Combustion and Cellular Respiration

Front

What is the process called when water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the cycle that describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

The Water cycle

Front

What is the primary gas produced during photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen (O2)

Front

What is the term for the breakdown of organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil?

Back

Decomposition

Front

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

Back

Photosynthesis