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Cycles of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| biogeochemical cycles | nutrient cycles |
| evaporation | the process by which water changes from liquid form to an atmospheric gas |
| transpiration | the process by which water evaporates from the leaves of plants |
| nutrients | the chemical substances that an organism needs to sustain life |
| nitrogen fixation | the process in which nitrogen gas is converted to ammonia |
| denitrification | the process in which nitrates are converted into nitrogen gas |
| primary productivity | the rate at which organic matter is created by producers |
| limiting nutrient | a substance that limits an ecosystem |
| algal bloom | an immediate increase in the amount of algae and other producers |