Year 10 Revision

5. (a) Complete the diagram of the carbon cycle below by writing the name of the processes in
the boxes.

(b) Explain how combustion affects the carbon cycle

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(c) Explain how deforestation affects the carbon cycle

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6. (a) Label the water cycle below using the following terms listed in the diagram.

(b) Explain how human activity might affect the water cycle

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1. (a) Complete the diagram of the nitrogen cycle by completing the name of the processes
labeled A – G below.

(b) Outline the following processes occurring in the nitrogen cycle:

● Fixation

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● Nitrification

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● Ammonification

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● Denitrification

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(c) Define leguminous plants and outline their importance in the nitrogen cycle

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