7th Grade Flashcard: Water & Carbon Cycle

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What is the stage of the water cycle where water falls to Earth as a liquid?

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Precipitation

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How do animals contribute to the carbon cycle?

Back

By releasing carbon dioxide through respiration and contributing to decomposition.

Front

During which stage of the water cycle does water flow back towards the sea as runoff?

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Runoff (Stage Z)

Front

What is the process called when water moves from plant leaves into the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What gas is produced by plants and used by animals?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water called?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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Water Cycle

Front

What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

Back

They absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

Front

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

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Photosynthesis

Front

What is runoff in the context of the water cycle?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water.