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Cycles of Matter
Term | Definition |
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Matter | anything that has mass and take up space |
Energy | ability to do work |
Energy Pyramid | used to trace the flow of energy through an ecosystem |
Water Cycle | movement of water between oceans, atmosphere, land and living things |
Carbon Cycle | movement of carbon through organisms and the physical environment |
Nitrogen Fixation | performed by bacteria in the soil and lightning |
lightning and bacteria | convert nitrogen gas into usable nitrogen |
precipitation | rain, snow, and sleet |
evaporation | the sun's heat causes water to change from liquid to vapor |
transpiration | plants release water vapor from their leaves |
nitrogen | used to build proteins and DNA for new cells |
photosynthesis | produces oxygen for animals |
cell respiration | produces carbon dioxide for plants |
decomposition | returns carbon dioxide, water and nutrients to the environment |