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What are nutrients in the context of living organisms?
What are nutrients in the context of living organisms?
- Chemical substances obtained from the environment for life processes (correct)
- Gaseous substances necessary for respiration
- Elements that make up the bodies of organisms
- Substances providing mass and space for organisms
What is the purpose of nutrient cycling in ecosystems?
What is the purpose of nutrient cycling in ecosystems?
- To ensure there is no long-term drain on Earth’s nutrients (correct)
- To decrease the availability of nutrients for organisms
- To prevent water loss in the ecosystem
- To increase the concentration of nutrients in the environment
What is transpiration in the water cycle?
What is transpiration in the water cycle?
- Evaporation of water through pores in the leaves of plants (correct)
- Condensation of water vapor into clouds
- Runoff of water into rivers and lakes
- Precipitation of water onto the Earth's surface
What is the main purpose of the bio-geo-chemical cycle?
What is the main purpose of the bio-geo-chemical cycle?
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What does evaporation contribute to in the water cycle?
What does evaporation contribute to in the water cycle?
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