the series of processes by which nitrogen and its compounds are inter-converted in the environment and in living organisms, including nitrogen fixation and decomposition.

the chemical processes by which atmospheric nitrogen is assimilated into organic compounds, especially by certain microorganisms as part of the nitrogen cycle.

the series of processes by which carbon compounds are interconverted in the environment, chiefly involving the incorporation of carbon dioxide into living tissue by photosynthesis.

a salt of the anion CO32–, typically formed by reaction of carbon dioxide with bases.

the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water

a set of metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and then release waste products.

the chemical element of atomic number 15, a poisonous, combustible nonmetal

the cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land, and makes it rain, snow then returns to the atmosphere.

water that collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.

rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.

the process of turning from liquid into vapor.

the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

physical rather than biological; not derived from living organisms.

relating to or resulting from living things, especially in their ecological relations.

a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

a person, company, or country that makes, grows, or supplies goods or commodities for sale.

a person who purchases goods and services for personal use.

an organism, especially a soil bacterium, fungus, or invertebrate, that decomposes organic material.

the number of people, other living organisms, or crops that a region can support without environmental degradation.

the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

the series of processes by which food is grown or produced, sold, and eventually consumed.

a system of interlocking and interdependent food chains.

An energy pyramid is a graphical model of energy flow in a community

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Term	Definition
Nitrogen cycle	the series of processes by which nitrogen and its compounds are inter-converted in the environment and in living organisms, including nitrogen fixation and decomposition.
Nitrogen fixation	the chemical processes by which atmospheric nitrogen is assimilated into organic compounds, especially by certain microorganisms as part of the nitrogen cycle.
Carbon Cycle	the series of processes by which carbon compounds are interconverted in the environment, chiefly involving the incorporation of carbon dioxide into living tissue by photosynthesis.
Carbonate	a salt of the anion CO32–, typically formed by reaction of carbon dioxide with bases.
Photosynthesis	the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water
Cellular respiration	a set of metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and then release waste products.
Phosphorus	the chemical element of atomic number 15, a poisonous, combustible nonmetal
Water cycle	the cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land, and makes it rain, snow then returns to the atmosphere.
Condensation	water that collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.
Precipitation	rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.
Evaporation	the process of turning from liquid into vapor.
Ecology	the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
Abiotic	physical rather than biological; not derived from living organisms.
Biotic	relating to or resulting from living things, especially in their ecological relations.
Ecosystem	a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Producer	a person, company, or country that makes, grows, or supplies goods or commodities for sale.
Consumer	a person who purchases goods and services for personal use.
Decomposer	an organism, especially a soil bacterium, fungus, or invertebrate, that decomposes organic material.
Carrying Capacity	the number of people, other living organisms, or crops that a region can support without environmental degradation.
Homeostasis	the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Food Chain	the series of processes by which food is grown or produced, sold, and eventually consumed.
Food Web	a system of interlocking and interdependent food chains.
Energy Pyramid	An energy pyramid is a graphical model of energy flow in a community

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