APES Unit 1 Flashcard

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What is transpiration?

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The process of plants losing water through their leaves.

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Which nutrient is not cycled through the atmosphere?

Back

Phosphorous.

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What converts nitrogen gas into a usable form for plants and animals?

Back

Bacteria.

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What does a biogeochemical cycle explain?

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The flow of chemical elements between living organisms and the environment.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows in rivers and streams into the oceans and lakes.

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Define evaporation.

Back

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 bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle?

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They convert nitrogen gas into a usable form for plants and animals.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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