Biogeochemical cycle ( Nutrient Cycle )

Law of conservation of matter

The principle that states that matter can change form but cannot be created/destroyed

Nutrient

matter that organisms need to carry out their processes

Biogeochemical cycle

the circulation of nutrients through the atmosphere

Primary producer

an organism that produces its own food

Photosynthesis

the process by which plants use sunlight to convert co2 and water into sugar and releasing oxygen

Consumer

organisms that relies on other organisms for energy and nutrients

Decomposer

organisms (bacteria and fungi) that break down waste and dead organisms

Cellular respiration

the process by which organisms use oxygen to break down sugar, releasing co2 and water

Eutrophication

the process where a body of water becomes overly rich in nutrients

Nitrogen fixation

The conversion of nitrogen gas into ammonia