Unit 2 - Cycling of Ecological Matter REVIEW

Front

What process do plants use to convert carbon dioxide into biomass?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

Which biogeochemical cycle is primarily associated with nitrogen gas?

Back

Nitrogen Cycle

Front

What is the main gas that makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen (N)

Front

Which biogeochemical cycle is linked to global warming?

Back

Carbon Cycle

Front

True or False: The water cycle is essential for the availability of clean water for living organisms.

Back

True

Front

What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the role of decomposers in the nitrogen cycle?

Back

Decomposers break down organic matter, releasing nitrogen back into the soil.

Front

What is the term for the process by which plants absorb water through their roots?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the significance of the carbon cycle in ecosystems?

Back

It regulates the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, affecting climate and life.