4.2 Flashcards
1
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denitrification
A
any natural process that creates/causes free nitrogen
2
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nitrification
A
the process of bacteria changing the compounds in nitrogen
3
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nitrogen fixation
A
converting nitrogen compounds into gaseous forms
4
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photosynthesis formula
A
sunlight + water + CO2 –> O2 + sugar
5
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cellular respiration formula
A
O2 + sugar –> sunlight + water + CO2
6
Q
what type of organisms perform photosynthesis and cellular respiration
A
producers
7
Q
how do humans affect the carbon and nitrogen cycle
A
burning of fossil fuels and deforestation
8
Q
what happens when CO2 interacts with water
A
it creates an acid and makes the balance of the water more acidic
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