Lesson 2. Cycles If Matter Flashcards
What is evaporation ?
The process by which molecules of liquid absorb energy and change into gas
What is condensation
The process by which a gas changes to a liquid
What is precipitation ?
Drops of liquid water
How are the carbon and oxygen cycle related ?
Producers,consumers,and decomposers all play a role in recycling carbon and oxygen through a process called photosynthesis
How does nitrogen cycle through ecosystems ?
In the nitrogen cycle, nitrogen moves from the air into the soil,into living things, and back into the air or soil
What is Nitrogen fixation ?
The process of changing free nitrogen into a usable form of nitrogen
What process are involved in the water cycle ?
The process of evaporation,condensation,and precipitation make up the water cycle
