Earth’s Oxygen Cycle | Earth’s Carbon Cycle | Earth’s Nitrogen Cycle | Which system? |
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What is the oxygen cycle?
when photosynthesis gives off sunlight, oxygen is released back into the atmosphere. After the oxygen is released, animals and humans breathe it in and breathe out carbon dioxide which then goes to the plants for the cycle to start over
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What is the carbon cycle?
when humans give out carbon dioxide, it is released into the atmosphere and then is taken in by plants. The plants will they release oxygen which we breathe in
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What is the Earth’s Nitrogen Cycle?
the circulation of nitrogen in various forms through nature
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What is this system?
carbon cycle
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How does the oxygen cycle support life on earth?
plants use oxygen to respire and return it to the air and water as they take in carbon dioxide which is given by humans to support life
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How does energy from the sun drive Earth’s carbon cycle?
the sun is an important part of photosynthesis.
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What is the role of microorganisms in the nitrogen cycle?
they convert nitrogen into nitrates and nitrites
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What is this system?
nitrogen cycle
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What are different forms taken by carbon?
graphite, diamond, and graphene
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What is the significance of the nitrogen cycle to life on earth?
plants need nitrogen so they are able to produce amino acids that make special proteins so plants can grow so it is important to living organisms
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What is this system?
oxygen cycle
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Where are the reservoirs of the the forms of carbon found?
oceans , geological reserves of fossil fuels, the terrestrial surface (plants and soil, mainly), and the atmosphere
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How does the Haber-Bosch process affect the nitrogen cycle?
It takes nitrogen from the air and combines it with hydrogen to produce ammonia in high pressures and temperatures.
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What are some examples of carbon forms found on Earth?
amorphous, graphite, and diamond
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