#6 Nutrient Cycling

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What does the B line represent in the carbon cycle diagram?

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Respiration

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Where is most carbon in the ocean sent for long-term storage?

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The seafloor

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What forms the basis of all organic compounds?

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Carbon

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Who are examples of decomposers?

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Fungi, worms, and bacteria

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What trend do atmospheric carbon dioxide levels show since 1960?

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They have been steadily increasing.

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What is nutrient cycling?

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The process by which nutrients are exchanged between the living and non-living parts of the environment.

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What role do producers play in nutrient cycling?

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They convert inorganic substances into organic matter through photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of decomposers in nutrient cycling?

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They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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How does the carbon cycle impact climate change?

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Increased carbon dioxide levels from human activities contribute to global warming.

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What is the biological pump in the ocean?

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A process that transports carbon from the surface to the deep ocean.