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What is the main result of excessive fertilizer runoff into the ocean?
What is the main result of excessive fertilizer runoff into the ocean?
Sedimentation describes the process of rocks breaking down into phosphates.
Sedimentation describes the process of rocks breaking down into phosphates.
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What negative effect can algae blooms have on other marine life? (Mention one)
What negative effect can algae blooms have on other marine life? (Mention one)
They can block sunlight from reaching underwater plants/make the water more toxic/or remove a lot of oxygen.
The process where rocks break down into phosphate is called ______.
The process where rocks break down into phosphate is called ______.
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Match the following terms with their correct description:
Match the following terms with their correct description:
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Which of the following gases is NOT a primary contributor to the greenhouse effect?
Which of the following gases is NOT a primary contributor to the greenhouse effect?
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In graphite, each carbon atom is connected to the maximum number of other carbon atoms.
In graphite, each carbon atom is connected to the maximum number of other carbon atoms.
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What is the name for saturated hydrocarbons?
What is the name for saturated hydrocarbons?
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The process where bacteria convert nitrate into atmospheric nitrogen is called ______.
The process where bacteria convert nitrate into atmospheric nitrogen is called ______.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions related to the nitrogen cycle:
Match the following terms with their descriptions related to the nitrogen cycle:
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Living beings need nitrogen for the production of:
Living beings need nitrogen for the production of:
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What are the three common forms of pure carbon?
What are the three common forms of pure carbon?
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Living beings need phosphorus to make DNA and bones, but not for energy transfer.
Living beings need phosphorus to make DNA and bones, but not for energy transfer.
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Study Notes
Greenhouse Effect
- Gases contributing to the greenhouse effect primarily include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.
- The greenhouse effect intensifies due to increased emissions of these gases from various activities.
- The effect traps heat by reflecting sunlight between atmospheric gases, preventing its escape and raising global temperatures.
Carbon
- Three common forms of pure carbon are diamonds, graphite, and amorphous carbon.
- Diamonds feature tightly bonded carbon atoms, whereas graphite's carbon atoms form layered structures.
- Amorphous carbon, exemplified by charcoal, lacks a distinct atomic arrangement.
Organic Chemistry
- Saturated hydrocarbons are called alkanes.
- Unsaturated hydrocarbons with a double bond are alkenes.
- Unsaturated hydrocarbons with a triple bond are alkynes.
- Hydrocarbon names indicate the number of carbon atoms, with prefixes and suffixes depending on the bond type.
Nitrogen Cycle
- Nitrogen fixation occurs through processes creating nitrates, nitrites, and ammonia.
- Common nitrogen forms in the soil include ammonium and nitrate.
- Nitrification involves converting nitrogen into nitrate, and denitrification is the reverse.
- Assimilation represents plants absorbing ammonium or nitrate via roots.
- When living beings die, decomposers release nitrogen as ammonium, which plants absorb.
- Living organisms use nitrogen for DNA and protein synthesis.
Phosphorus Cycle
- Plants, animals, and decomposers obtain phosphorus from the soil.
- Living organisms require phosphorus for DNA, bones, and cell energy transfer.
- Runoff carries phosphorus into waterways, leading to sedimentation.
- Sedimentation occurs when phosphate settles on ocean floors, turning into rock.
- Weathering breaks down rocks, releasing phosphorus back into the soil.
Eutrophication
- Algae blooms result from excessive fertilizer runoff, providing nutrients for their overpopulation.
- An algae bloom essentially refers to an overabundance of algae, often forming dense growths on the water's surface.
- Algae blooms harm aquatic life by blocking sunlight, increasing water toxicity, and depleting oxygen levels due to decaying algae.
- Minimizing fertilizer use prevents excessive nutrient runoff, mitigating algae bloom risks.
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This quiz covers the greenhouse effect, forms of carbon, and key concepts in organic chemistry. Explore how greenhouse gases affect our climate and learn about different types of hydrocarbons. Test your knowledge on the nitrogen cycle and its significance in ecosystems.
