3.5 - What happens to matter in an ecosystem?

Question 1

Hydrologic/Water Cycle

Answer 1

collects, purifies, and distributes the earth’s fixed supply of water.

Question 2

Transpiration

Answer 2

water that reaches the atmosphere that has evaporated from the surfaces of plants

Question 3

Ways we affect the hydrologic cycle

Answer 3

-Take large quantities of freshwater from sources
-Clear land for industrial purposes decreasing infiltration while increasing runoff.
-Increasing flooding

Question 4

Where can carbon be found

Answer 4

-Plants/Animals
-Fossil Fuels
-The ocean
-Limestone/dolomite sediments

Question 5

Types of cycles

Answer 5

Hydrologic/water
Carbon
Phosphorus
Nitrogen
Sulfur