Biogeochemical cycles Flashcards

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1
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matter

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physical substances

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2
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biogeochemical cycle

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a diagram that shows how matter is recycled throughout an ecosystem

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3
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water cycle

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water recycled
-oceans
-ground water
-surface water(lakes, rivers, ice)
-atmosphere

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4
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evaportaion

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when water transforms froma liquid to a gas

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condensation

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water transforms from gas to liquid

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precipitation

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rain or snow

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7
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transpiration

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when water leaves plants as a gas

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8
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carbon cycle

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carbon can be cycled between:

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9
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organic(Biotic)

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glucose and other macromolecules

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inorganic(abiotic)

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carbon dioxide

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11
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photosynthesis equation

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carbon dioxide+water=Glucose+Oxogen

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12
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druirng photosynthesis

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carbon is taken from the atmosphere and converted into sugars

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13
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During REspiration

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carbon is taken from sugars and released as gas

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14
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cellular respiration equation

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glicose+oxoen=carbon DIioxide+ water

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15
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Fossil fuels(carbon sinks)

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oila nd coal, carbon trapped in an organic form

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