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By what process is nitrogen returned to the atmosphere by bacteria

The process is called denitrification.

What species is the top consumer of the biosphere

Humans are the top consumer of the biosphere.

Humans

What is the most common cause of tsunamis

The most common cause of tsunamis is having an earthquake occur under the ocean.

What is the clockwise deflection of air in the Northern Hemisphere and the counterclockwise deflection of air in the Southern Hemisphere

The Coriolis effect is the clockwise deflection of air in the north hemisphere and the counterclockwise deflection in the southern hemisphere.

What are clouds composed of

evaporation from the sea floats up and forms clouds. when the clouds become too heavy they perspire! and the whole process starts again

As air parcels cool due to expansion of the rising air mass, water vapor begins to condense on condensation nuclei such as dust, ice and salt. This process forms clouds.

FOR A+ WATER AND ICE IS THE ANSWER

How were large mountain ranges such as the Himalayas produced

collision of tectonic plates

Which type of mineral is the main component of most rocks on earth

sillicate

How many major tectonic plates are there on earth

seven

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