The Greenhouse Gas Effect is defined as...
Explain the difference between the 'greenhouse gas effect' and the 'enhanced greenhouse gas effect.'
During the last decade, the atmospheric carbon dioxide level reached an all time high.
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has remained stable over the last decade.
Humans are releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere by burning coal and gas (fossil fuels).
What process converts atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants?
Explain how atmospheric nitrogen (N2) becomes nitrite (NO2) and nitrate (NO3).
Explain two things that may happen after nitrite is converted to nitrate (NO3). Use the diagram to support your answer.
Draw atmospheric nitrogen (N2), nitrite (NO2) and nitrate (NO3)
How is sea temperature expressed in the image?
Respiration is the process by which a living organism converts
glucose + oxygen -->
Photosynthesis is the process by which a living organism converts sunlight,
What process occurs when water vapor turns into liquid water?
Match the term with its definition:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Condensation | arrow_right_alt | Moisture falling from clouds |
Precipitation | arrow_right_alt | Water vapor released from plants |
Transpiration | arrow_right_alt | Transformation of vapor into liquid |
Match the water cycle processes with their correct meanings:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Runoff | arrow_right_alt | Plant release of water vapor |
Transpiration | arrow_right_alt | Rain, snow, or hail falling to earth |
Precipitation | arrow_right_alt | Water draining into rivers and lakes |
Pretend you are raindrop. Describe 3 ways you might transform using appropriate terminology.
What role do decomposers play in the nitrogen cycle?
Which organism is primarily responsible for denitrification?
What is a major source of nitrogen for plants?
What trend occurs from 1990 to 2100 in the image?
Why have the long-spined sea urchins migrated?
What color indicates higher sea temperatures in the image?
Which area is marked as 'Temperate East'?
What happens during precipitation in the water cycle?