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