Matching Pairs The Flow of Matter: FlashcardsOnline version Flashcards for reviewing The Flow of Matter by Ryan Corigliano 1 The process of nitrogen being fixed, used by plants and animals, and later returned to the atmosphere. 2 Elements needed by living things that are recycled in the ecosystem. 3 Three distinct forms that matter can take in most environments (Solids, liquids, and gases) 4 How does the amount of sriracha on a taco affect how spicy it is? Identify the dependent variable. 5 The cycle of carbon in which carbon dioxide is used in photosynthesis to form food and growth substances and is later returned to the environment by respiration, decay, and burning 6 Describes the continuous movement of water molecules on, above and below the Earth's surface. 7 How does the amount of sriracha on a taco affect how spicy it is? Identify the independent variable. 8 An open system 9 Matter 10 Sublimation 11 Condensation 12 Evaporation 13 How does the amount of sriracha on a taco affect how spicy it is? Identify what will have no effect on the situation. 14 A closed system 15 The remains of plants of animals. They provide us with a source of nonrenewable energy (oil, coal, or natural gas). 16 Nutrients 17 How does the amount of sriracha on a taco affect how spicy it is? Identify the controlled variable. 18 Matter cannot be created nor destroyed. The Law of Conservation of Matter Substances used by an organism to survive, grow, and reproduce. Water Cycle The process of changing a liquid to a gas Carbon, Nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur and (water) The process of changing a solid into a gas Size of the taco States of Matter Amount of Sriracha Carbon Cycle The process of turning a gas into a liquid Nitrogen Cycle Is constantly recycled through an ecosystem and does not have to leave the ecosystem. How spicy the taco is Both matter and energy can flow through The dispenser used to apply the sriracha Fossil Fuels Only energy can flow through this
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