Biology Concepts
and Processes
Overview
** 100% Guaranteed Pass
** Expert-Verified Explanation
** Question with Correct Answer
** Latest Edition | Updated
, Water Cycle Movement of water between oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Evaporation Water changes from liquid to vapor due to heat.
Condensation Water vapor cools and returns to liquid state.
Precipitation Water falls from atmosphere to land or oceans.
Runoff Water flowing into streams, rivers, and lakes.
Groundwater Water stored in spaces between or within rocks.
Transpiration Water vapor released from plants into atmosphere.
Carbon Cycle Movement of carbon through the environment.
Short-term Carbon Cycle Plants convert CO2 into sugars for energy.
Photosynthesis Process where plants use sunlight to create energy.
Respiration Organisms break down sugars, releasing CO2.
Decay Breakdown of dead organisms releasing carbon.
Biogeochemical Cycle Pathways through which elements circulate in ecosystems.
Essential Nutrients Substances required for life processes in organisms.
Energy Flow Transfer of energy through food chains and webs.
Matter Cycling Recycling of nutrients through biogeochemical processes.