Carbon Cycle
This process converts carbon dioxide into organic matter using sunlight
Photosynthesis
This process converts atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants
Nitrogen fixation
Phosphorus is primarily found in this type of rock
Sedimentary rock
This process involves the transition of water from liquid to vapor
Evaporation
Name the gas released during cellular respiration
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
What is the process called when bacteria convert nitrates back into nitrogen gas?
Denitrification
This process describes the movement of phosphorus through soil, water, and living organisms
Phosphorus cycle
What is the term for the movement of water through soil?
Infiltration
This term describes the long-term storage of carbon in the earth's crust
Fossil fuels
Name the organisms that perform nitrogen fixation
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
What is the main form of phosphorus that plants can absorb?
Phosphate
This is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere
Transpiration
What is the primary human activity contributing to increased carbon dioxide levels?
Burning of Fossil Fuels
This term refers to the conversion of ammonia into nitrates
Nitrification
This human activity can lead to excessive phosphorus runoff into water bodies
Agricultural runoff
Name the stage in the water cycle where water falls to the earth as rain, snow, or sleet
Precipitation
This biome is known for its significant carbon storage due to large amounts of vegetation
Forests
What is the primary source of nitrogen in fertilizers?
Synthetic fertilizers
Unlike carbon and nitrogen, phosphorus does not have a significant atmospheric component. True or False?
True
This term describes the continuous movement of water through the environment
Hydrological cycle