Nitrogen Cycle
What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere? Give it's chemical form. (i.e. O2)
Nitrogen (N2)
Give three types of precipitation.
Rain, snow, sleet, hail
How is carbon stored in the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)!
In humans, a large amount of phosphorus is found in our _________________.
Bones!
Living organisms are considered long-term stores for nutrients. True or False?
False! Short-term storage.
Daily Double:
What is considered a long-term storage for nutrients?
What organisms convert nitrogen into different forms in the soil?
Water is stored on Earth in places like oceans and lakes. What do we call this part of the water cycle?
Collection!
Daily Double:
Name two other places that water is stored.
What is needed for plants to perform photosynthesis? (MUST HAVE ALL THREE)
Water, CO2, Sunlight
Phosphorus is NOT stored in the atmosphere.
True of False?
True!
Fish waste contains nitrogen in the form of what?
a) ammonia b) nitrite c) nitrate
a) ammonia
The name of the process where nitrogen gas is converted to nitrates and ammonia so plants can use it?
Nitrogen fixation
What process does the Sun cause in the water cycle?
Evaporation - keeps the cycle moving.
List three ways that we could reduce the extra carbon that is getting into the atmosphere.
Plant trees, use less fossil fuels, use more alternative/renewable energy, remove carbon dioxide from power plant/exhaust omissions, conserve electricity, electric cars etc.
What kind of rock is phosphorus trapped in?
Phosphate rock!!
How is ocean acidification affecting juvenile shellfish in our oceans?
Forming weak shells that are brittle and break easily, leading to death.
How do consumers get nitrogen?
By eating plants or other animals
This term represents the total amount of freshwater that you use including what's used to produce goods and services is called your _________________?
Water Footprint!!
What form of carbon do animals eat in order to obtain it?
Eating carbohydrates/sugars.
Name two products humans make from mined phosphorus?
Hint: Think of agriculture and your kitchen.
Fertilizers
Dishwasher detergents
This term refers to the volume of water used to produce consumer products.
Virtual water
What is the name of the process where microorganisms convert nitrates back into nitrogen gas and it is released into the atmosphere?
Denitrification
Which process turns water vapor into a liquid (produces clouds)?
Condensation
What process do living organisms use that adds more carbon to the atmosphere?
Cellular Respiration
What type of rock forms at the bottom of oceans/lakes due to excess phosphorus?
Sedimentary rock!
What are the two types of organisms that grow in the first stage of Primary succession?
Lichens & Mosses