Cycles in nature Flashcards
test revision
what is lithosphere?
solid earth
what is atmosphere?
The atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth
what is biosphere
all life on earth
What is hydrosphere?
all water on earth
What is transpiration?
Transpiration is the process where plants release water into the atmosphere
what is precipitation?
Precipitation is any liquid or frozen water that forms in the atmosphere and falls back to the earth. It comes in many forms, like rain, sleet, and snow.
What is evaporation?
the process of turning from liquid into vapour.
What is percolation?
The movement of water through soil
What is cellular respiration?
Cellular respiration is the process by which organisms use oxygen to break down food molecules to get chemical energy for cell functions.
Why are plants green?
Chlorophyll,which is a pigment uses energy from the sun to split h20 molecules and combines them with co2 to make glucose
What is decomposition?
the state or process of rotting; decay.
Define photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and algae convert sunlight, water and gaseous CO2 to create energy in the form of sugars and the bi-product O2.
in what ways are humans involved in the carbon cycle?
fossilization, decaying, cellular respiration, burn fossil fuels,
how are humans involved in the water cycle?
damming rivers for hydroelectricity, using water for farming, deforestation
what is the stratosphere?
where the ozone layer is
