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Cycles of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |