Chapter 19: Cycles in Nature
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| Chapter 19: | Pages 458 – 467 |
| 1) Define precipitation. (458) | 1) Precipitation is defined as water that moves from the atmosphere to the land and ocean, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail. |
| 2) Define evaporation. (459) | 2) Evaporation is defined as the change of state from liquid to vapor. |
| 3) Define ground water. (459) | 3) Ground water is defined as water stored in underground caverns or porous rock. |
| 4) Define decomposition. (460) | 4) Decomposition is defined as the breakdown of dead materials into carbon dioxide and water. |
| 5) Define combustion. (460) | 5) Combustion is defined as the process of burning; this includes burning of fossil fuels. |
| 6) Draw and label the water cycle. (458) | THE WATER CYCLE:
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| 7) Draw and label the carbon cycle. (459) | THE CARBON CYCLE:
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| 8) Draw and label the nitrogen cycle. (460) | THE NITROGEN CYCLE:
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| 9) Define succession. (462) | 9) Succession is defined as the gradual development or regrowth of a community of organisms over time. |
| 10) Define pioneer species. (463) | 10) Pioneer species are defined as the first organisms to grow in an area undergoing ecological succession; these usually include lichen in primary succession and fast-growing, weedy plants in secondary succession. |
| 11) Draw and label the five steps of primary succession. (463) | PRIMARY SUCCESSION:
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| 12) Draw and label the four steps of secondary succession. (464) | SECONDARY SUCCESSION:
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