10.4

Question 1

Photosynthesis

Answer 1

the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Question 2

Cellular Respiration

Answer 2

Cellular respiration is the process by which organisms use oxygen to break down food molecules to get chemical energy for cell functions.

Question 3

Nitrogen Fixation

Answer 3

Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen is taken from its molecular form (N2) in the atmosphere and converted into nitrogen compounds useful for other biochemical processes.

Question 4

Denitrification

Answer 4

Denitrification is an anaerobic respiration process performed by facultative anaerobic bacteria where the electron acceptor is nitrate.

Question 5

There is ____ energy as it moves through the cycle.

Answer 5

Less

Question 6

What is the first stage of the Carbon cycle.

Answer 6

Atmosphere.

Question 7

What is the second stage in the carbon cycle.

Answer 7

Producers.

Question 8

If consumed what is the third stage of the carbon cycle.

Answer 8

Herbivores.

Question 9

If consumed what is the fourth stage of the carbon cycle.

Answer 9

Carnivores.

Question 10

Herbivores, Producers, and Carnivores will all end up where.

Answer 10

Decomposers.