ecology

Question 1

what is inorganic carbon?

Answer 1

carbon dioxide

Question 2

describe the carbon cycle

Answer 2

It’s when Co2 (inorganic carbon) is converted to organic carbon compounds that are then used by living organisms, then returned back into the environment as inorganic carbon dioxide.

Question 3

describe the nitrogen cycle

Answer 3

nitrogen gas is converted to nitrogen compounds and is used by living organisms to build macro-molecules. These compounds are then returned to the environment as free nitrogen

Question 4

describe the phosphorus cycle

Answer 4

Inorganic P is used to make organic compounds like nucleic acids & then P is returned back into the environment

Question 5

What is the Tropical Forrest location, climate, and soil like?

Answer 5

It is close the the Equator, the climate is warm & humid, and the soil is thin, poor, and washed away.