4.2 Cycles Flashcards
(10 cards)
Definition of Nitrogen Fixation
A bacteria that converts Nitrogen into Ammonium and Ammonia
Definition of Nitrification
Converts Ammonium and Ammonia into Nitrates and Nitrites
Definition of Denitrification
Converts Nitrites and Nitrates back in the atmosphere
Inputs of Cellular Respiration
Oxygen and Glucose
Do plants perform cellular respiration?
Yes
Outputs of Photosynthesis
Oxygen and Glucose
How do humans harm the carbon and nitrogen cycles
Our factories produce too much CO2 and our fertilizer contains too much Nitrogen
What is the difference between how energy and carbon cycle?
Energy comes from the sun and is released as heat while carbon comes from the atmosphere and is released through cellular respiration.
How does BTB change based on the contents
More plants means a darker color and more animals means a lighter color
How does BTB change based on the lighting
More light means a darker color when there are plants and less light means a lighter color when there are plants.