Biology 2

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Biochemical Water

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This is the amount of dissolved oxygen that is needed for aerobic biological organisms in a part of water to successfully break down the organic material that is present (within that water sample.)

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Ground Water

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The water that is found underneath the soil of the Earth. It is typically found in rock formations and pore fractures.

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Transpiration

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This is the process in which water travels through the plant by roots which move up to the bottom of leaves. Once the water/moisture reaches the leaves, it forms into water vapor and is released from the plant.

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Precipitation

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This is the process of precipitating which involves any form of water that comes from the sky. (Snow, sleet, rain, hail)

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Runoff

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This is the flow of water that is typically the excess water from over flooding, storm water, or melt water. Runoff will flow over the Earth's surface.

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Evaporation

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This is the vaporization of a liquid from a liquid to a gaseous state.

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Percolation

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This is when a liquid (usually water) is passed through a filter.

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Nitrogen Fixation

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This is the process where Nitrogen (N2) is transferred and turned into nitrogen oxide (NO2).

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Respiration

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This is the process in which living organisms earn energy by burning off food. (They typically get their energy from glucose)

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Combustion

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This is the process of burning something.

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Erosion

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This is the action in which the exogenous process is used. In this case, part of the Earth's crust (usually rock) is eroded by water flow or wind and is later transported and deposited at a new spot.

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Assimilation (Biology)

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This is the work of two processes that work together, supplying any cell(s) with nutrients that are needed.

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Ammonification

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This is the process of decomposition with the products of ammonia or ammonium. (Usually used when bacteria is found on organic matter.)

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Nitrification

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This is the process of ammonia turning into nitrite through the action of oxidation. Once the nitrite is formed, it oxidizes again to form nitrate.

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Denitrification

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This is the process of nitrate reduction where (molecular) nitrogen N2 is typically created. (N2 is created through gaseous NO2 products.)