Life Science: Types of Cycles
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What is the process where carbon goes through the atmosphere?

  • Water Cycle
  • Carbon Cycle (correct)
  • Nitrogen Cycle
  • Oxygen Cycle

    • What does the Water Cycle entail?

  • The process where animals breathe out carbon dioxide
  • Movement of nitrogen in ecosystems
  • A cycle of oxygen release by plants
  • Transportation of water through the earth, atmosphere, oceans, and land (correct)

    • What is the main characteristic of the Nitrogen Cycle?

    A natural cycle in which nitrogen is converted into different chemical forms

    What is the function of the Oxygen Cycle?

    <p>Where oxygen is released into the atmosphere by plants and taken out by animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Phosphorous Cycle describe?

    <p>Movement of phosphorous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gas makes up 21% of the atmosphere?

    <p>Oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe photosynthesis.

    <p>Process where plants make oxygen and glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during breathing?

    <p>Organisms take in oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cellular respiration?

    <p>Process where organisms make energy, water, and carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is decomposition?

    <p>Process where animals are broken down into organic materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does rusting involve?

    <p>When iron reacts with oxygen to make rust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is combustion?

    <p>Process that uses oxygen to burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during evaporation?

    <p>When water turns into water vapor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during freezing?

    <p>When water turns to ice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is melting?

    <p>When ice turns to water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is runoff?

    <p>When precipitation flows off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is precipitation?

    <p>Falling of any form of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is evapotranspiration?

    <p>Water is transferred from the land and plants into air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does infiltration refer to?

    <p>Permeation of a liquid into something by filtration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is phosphorus in the context of elements?

    <p>Element that is in the non-metal category with atomic # 13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fertilizer?

    <p>Chemical or natural substance added to soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define nutrient.

    <p>A substance that provides nourishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is adsorption?

    <p>Inorganic phosphorus can be chemically bound to soil particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is desorption?

    <p>Release of adsorbed phosphorus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mineralization?

    <p>When bacteria breaks down organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define oxidation.

    <p>Process of being oxidized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is carbon's role in living things?

    <p>A part of living things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is carbon dioxide?

    <p>A gas that animals breathe out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are fossil fuels?

    <p>A supply of fuels where CO2 is given off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a greenhouse gas?

    <p>A gas in the earth's atmosphere that traps heat and sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is nitrogen's significance in the atmosphere?

    <p>Gaseous element that constitutes 4/5 of the Earth's atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is nitrogen fixation?

    <p>The process by which nitrogen in the atmosphere becomes ammonia (NH3) or other molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Carbon Cycle

    • Involves the movement of carbon through the atmosphere and its incorporation into living organisms.
    • Plays a critical role in regulating Earth's climate and supporting life.

    Water Cycle

    • Describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface.
    • Includes stages like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

    Nitrogen Cycle

    • Natural process transforming nitrogen into different chemical forms like ammonia and nitrates.
    • Essential for plant growth, contributing to soil fertility.

    Oxygen Cycle

    • Oxygen is produced by plants through photosynthesis and consumed by animals during respiration.
    • Maintains the balance of oxygen in the atmosphere.

    Phosphorus Cycle

    • Explains the movement of phosphorus within the environment, particularly in soil and aquatic systems.
    • Important for plant growth and energy transfer in cells.

    Oxygen

    • Comprises about 21% of the Earth's atmosphere.
    • Vital for respiration in aerobic organisms.

    Photosynthesis

    • A process where plants convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into glucose and oxygen.
    • Fundamental for energy production in most ecosystems.

    Breathing

    • Involves the intake of oxygen by organisms to support metabolic processes.
    • Essential for survival in most living beings.

    Cellular Respiration

    • Process where organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, producing water and carbon dioxide.
    • Critical for energy release necessary for biological functions.

    Decomposition

    • Involves the breakdown of dead organisms into organic materials by decomposers.
    • Plays a key role in nutrient cycling and soil fertility.

    Atmosphere

    • A mixture of gases enveloping Earth, providing essential elements for life.
    • Protects living organisms from harmful solar radiation.

    Rusting

    • A chemical reaction where iron reacts with oxygen to form rust (iron oxide).
    • Demonstrates the effects of oxidation on metals.

    Combustion

    • A chemical process that involves burning substances in the presence of oxygen.
    • Releases energy along with carbon dioxide and other products.

    Evaporation

    • Process where water transitions from liquid to vapor.
    • Contributes to the water cycle, affecting weather patterns.

    Freezing

    • The transformation of water from a liquid to solid state (ice).
    • Critical for ecological dynamics in cold climates.

    Melting

    • Process of ice converting back into liquid water.
    • Plays a role in seasonal changes and water availability.

    Runoff

    • Occurs when precipitation flows over land surfaces into water bodies.
    • Can affect water quality and ecosystem health.

    Precipitation

    • Water falling to Earth in various forms, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
    • An essential component of the water cycle.

    Evapotranspiration

    • The combined process of evaporation and plant transpiration.
    • Important in regulating water supply and climate.

    Infiltration

    • Process by which water permeates through soil and porous materials.
    • Affects groundwater recharge and soil moisture levels.

    Phosphorus

    • Non-metal element crucial for biological processes, with an atomic number of 15.
    • Key component of DNA, RNA, and ATP, influencing energy transfer.

    Fertilizer

    • Chemical or organic substances added to soil to enhance nutrient availability.
    • Boosts plant growth and agricultural productivity.

    Nutrient

    • Essential substances that provide nourishment to organisms.
    • Include macro and micronutrients necessary for various physiological functions.

    Adsorption

    • Process where inorganic phosphorus chemically binds to soil particles.
    • Contributes to phosphorus availability for plant uptake.

    Desorption

    • Release of adsorbed phosphorus back into the soil solution.
    • Affects the dynamics of nutrient availability in soils.

    Mineralization

    • Breakdown of organic matter by bacteria into simpler inorganic forms.
    • Converts organic nutrients into accessible forms for plants.

    Oxidation

    • Chemical process involving the loss of electrons, often associated with oxygen.
    • Fundamental in various biological and chemical reactions.

    Carbon

    • Essential element forming the basis of all known life.
    • Found in proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

    Carbon Dioxide

    • A gas produced by respiration and combustion, significant for photosynthesis.
    • Acts as a greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.

    Fossil Fuels

    • Natural fuels formed from the remains of ancient organisms.
    • Release carbon dioxide when burned, impacting the carbon cycle.

    Greenhouse Gas

    • Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide and methane.
    • Contributes to global warming and climate change.

    Nitrogen

    • Makes up approximately 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.
    • Essential for protein synthesis and nucleic acid formation.

    Nitrogen Fixation

    • Process converting atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia or related compounds.
    • Essential for soil health and plant growth, enhancing nutrient availability.

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