Oxygen Cycle
What process releases oxygen as a result of sunlight.
Photosynthesis.
How does the sun help power the carbon cycle?
The sun provides the energy to convert carbon dioxide into sugars via photosynthesis.
Name a bacterium that convert nitrogen gas into ammonia.
Rhizobia, or nitrifying bacteria.
Name the primary organisms that create oxygen through photosynthesis.
Plants and algae.
Name a reservoir where carbon is stored.
The atmosphere, soil, ocean, or rocks.
Describe the process of nitrogen fixation.
Explain how oxygen supports aerobic respiration.
Oxygen is used in cellular respiration to produce energy, which releases carbon dioxide in the process.
What are the primary sources of carbon present in the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide and methane.
Explain the role of nitrogen in plant growth.
It's essential for chlorophyll and protein synthesis.
Describe the role of the ozone layer in the oxygen cycle.
Explain the role of decomposition in the carbon cycle.
Breaks down organic material, which releases carbon dioxide.
What is denitrification?
Conversion of nitrates into nitrogen gasses, reducing the fertility of the soil.
What is the impact of deforestation on the oxygen cycle.
Describe the impact of burning fossil fuels on the carbon cycle.
Discuss the environmental impact of the Haber-Bosch process.
Increased nitrogen fertilizers lead to water becoming too saturated with nutrients, which disrupts natural cycles.