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Water changes from a liquid to a vapor during ___

Water moves from the atmosphere to the land and oceans as __ which can be in the form of rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

About 91% of the Earth's ___ falls on the ocean.

Most of the precipitation that falls to the Earth's surface a) falls into the oceans b) remains in ponds and lakes c) seeps into underground d) evaporates into atmosphere

a) Falls directly into the oceans

Water cycles back to the atmosphere through a) runoff b) precipitation c) evaporation d) condensation

The return of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere is an important step in which cycle?

The breakdown of dead materials into carbon dioxide and water is called__

Which of the following processes produces carbon dioxide? a) decomposition b) respiration c) combustion d) all of the above

d) All of the above - decomposition - respiration - combustion

Carbon from the nonliving environment becomes a part of living organisms through a) photosynthesis b) respiration c) transpiration d) absorption

The process of burning fuel, such as oil and coal is called ___

During nitrogen fixation, nitrogen gas is converted into a form that _ can use.

Most animals get the nitrogen they need by __ a) breathing b) eating other organisms c) fixing nitrogen d) drinking water

Organisms need nitrogen to ___ a) breathe. b) break down carbon molecules. c) build proteins and DNA d) build sugars

This gas makes up 78% of our atmosphere but can only be used by plants when fixed by bacteria or lightning

___ can change nitrogen gas into forms that can be used by plants.

Lichens are also known as ____ species because they are the first to live on the rock

The first step in primary succession is ___

The exposure of bare rock from a melting glacier

Lichens use ___ to break down rocks into soil.

___ eventually replace the lichens when the soil becomes deeper.

A forest may begin to develop after how long?

Hundreds or thousands of years

The first plant to grow is the ____

Secondary succession is usually completed in less time than primary succession because ___ is already present.

One of the most common weeds to grow the second year is ___

Small pine trees may start to grow after how many years?

As older pine trees begin to die, they may be replaced by ____

Anything that occupies space and has mass is called __

True/False Succession takes place in all communities, not just those affected by disturbances such as forest fires.

What are the four major steps of the water cycle?

- Transpiration - Evaporation - Condensation - Precipitation

Describe what happens to matter in each cycle.

Matter continues to cycle from the environment into living things

Name two things humans are doing to affect the earth's climate.

-Deforestation -Buring Fossil Fuels

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Water that seeps into the ground, where it is stored in undergroud caverns or in porous rock, is called __

When water vapor cools during the process of condensation, it forms a liquid that can fall to the Earth as __

Your body is made of about __% water

Where is ground water stored under the ground?

In underground caverns or porous rock

Drinking after running on a hot day replaces water lost through a) condensation b) respiration c) transpiration d) combustion

Carbon dioxide is being released into the atmosphere in increasing amounts which is causing __ a) temp. of land to rise b) temp. of ocean to rise c) global warming d) all of the above

d) all of the above - temp. of land to rise - temp. of ocean to rise - global warming

Which organisms return the highest % of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

Carbon stored in the bodies of dead plants and animals is released into the atmosphere by burning __ a) coal b) oil c) natural gas d) all of the above

d) all of the above - coal - oil - natural gas

___ is the process by which carbon cycles from the environment into living things.

During __, sugar molecules are broken down to release energy. Carbon dioxide and water are released as byproducts.

In the nitrogen cycle, nitrogen moves back and forth between __ and living things.

True/False Without bacteria, nitrogen could not enter living things or be returned to the atmosphere.

When nitrogen is added to the air it can … A. cause the ozone layer to become thin. B. create acid rain. C. cause smog to develop. D. contribute to global warming. E. all of the above.

E. all of the above. - cause the ozone layer to become thin. - create acid rain. - cause smog to develop. - contribute to global warming.

Humans affect the Nitrogen Cycle in which of the following ways? A. Discharging sewage B. Mining C. Adding fertilizers to the soil D. All of the above

D. All of the above - Discharging sewage - Mining - Adding fertilizers to the soil

Bacteria are essential to ____ a) combustion b) photosynthesis c) nitrogen fixation d) evaporation

True/False Primary succession begins with soil.

There is no soil in the area, usually just bare rock.

Through primary succession, ___ are slowly turned into soil.

In primary succession, the moss community is usually replaced by __

In primary succession, ferns are usually replaced by grasses and ___

Describe how pioneer species prepare an area for other living things.

Chemicals released by the prioneer species break rock into smaller pieces, and their decaying matter enriches the soil.

True/False Secondary succession may begin from a natural disaster.

Seeds from weedy plants that grow in the second year may get to the field by __

Being blown by the wind, or insects have carried them

Two examples of "hardwoods"that may replace pine trees are ___

In secondary succession, it may only take ___ years for a forest to form.

Secondary succession can take place in farmer's fields which have been __

Plants are important to humans in the carbon cycle because they breathe out __

Many species are present in the earlier or later stages of succession?

Does soil formation stop when trees begin to grow? Explain.

No. Leaves, tree branches, and dead organisms contribute to the soil when they decompose.

True/False Succession doesn't follow predictable stages

Describe the main difference between primary and secondary succession.

Primary - newly exposed surface, no soil Secondary - existing community is destroyed, soil is present

Explain how living things would be affected if the water on our planet suddenly stopped evaporating.

The Earth would soon be covered with water. The water cycle would be interrupted. It would no longer rain. Land organisms would probably go extinct.

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