11.2 Flashcards
1
Q
main abiotic reservoir for carbon cycle
A
atmosphere
2
Q
main abiotic reservoir for nitrogen cycle
A
atmosphere and soil
3
Q
main abiotic reservoir for phosphorus cycle
A
rocks and soil
4
Q
carbon sinks
A
where carbon is stored long term
5
Q
ex of carbon sinks
A
soil, fossils
6
Q
how does carbon get from abiotic reservoir to producers
A
photosyn
7
Q
assimilation
A
absorbed
8
Q
Nitrogen fixation
A
how N gets made into ammonuim
9
Q
Nitrification
A
ammonium to nitrate or nitrite
10
Q
A