reporter2-biogeochemical cycle-identification

biogeochemical

This term tells us that Biological,

Geological & Chemical factors are involved.

biogeochemical cycle

In Earth Science, this is a pathway

by which a chemical substances moves through both

Biotic (Biosphere) & Abiotic (Lithosphere,

Atmosphere & Hydrosphere) compartments of earth.

cycle

this is a series of change which comes back to

the starting point & which can be repeated.

biogeochemical cycle

Continuous movement of

chemical elements (including

essential components of

protoplasm) between the non-

living environment and living

organisms.

biogeochemical cycle

this Involve Hot equilibrium states

Hot equilibrium states

A balance in the cycling of the

elements between

compartments.

gaseous cycle

a biogeochemical cycle

where the main reservoir of

the nutrient is the

atmosphere or oceans

gaseous cycle

these cycle generally faster

than sedimentary cycle.

sedimentary cycle

a biogeochemical cycle

where the main reservoir of

the nutrient is found in

rrocks, soil, and sediments

sedimentary cycle

these cycle are generally slower

reservoirs

a place where an element or nutrient is stored during its cycle

processes

are the natural actions that move elements from one reservoir to another

water cycle

is the continuous movement of water between the earth’s surface, atmosphere, and living organisms

evaporation

is the process where liquid water changes into water vapor due to heat from the sun

transpiration

is the release of water vapor from plants, mainly through tiny openings in their leaves, called stomata

condensation

occurs when water vapor cools and changes back into tiny liquid water droplets

precipitation

is water that falls from clouds to earth’s surface when water droplets or ice particles become large and heavy enough

run off

the overland flow of water that occurs when precipitation exceeds the land’s absorption capacity

infiltration

the process by which rainwater, snowmelt, or irrigation water moves from the ground surface downward into the soil

groundwater

is a crucial component of the water cycle, storing vast amounts of fresh water underground and connecting surface water, ecosystems, and human water use

carbon dioxide

a colorless, odorless gas made of carbon and oxygen, naturally present in the atmosphere

carbon cycle

the natural continuous process that moves carbon between the atmosphere, living things, the ocean, and the ground

nitrogen fixation

this is

the process of

converting

atmospheric nitrogen

gas (N₂) into a form

that plants can use,

mainly ammonia (NH₃)

or ammonium (NH₄⁺).

nitrification

this is the

process in the nitrogen

cycle where ammonia

(NH₃) or ammonium

(NH₄⁺) is converted

into nitrite (NO₂⁻) and

then nitrate (NO₃⁻) by

specialized bacteria.

bacteria

this are important to the

nitrogen cycle because they

convert nitrogen from one form

into another, making it usable by

plants and returning it to the

environment.

assimilation

is the

process by which

plants and animals

incorporate the NO3-

and ammonia formed

through nitrogen

fixation and

nitrification

ammonification

is the

conversion of organic

nitrogen into ammonia

denitrification

this is the

reduction of NO3- to

gaseous N2 by anaerobic

bacteria.

denitrification

This process

only occurs where there

is little to no oxygen,

such as deep in the soil

near the water table.

nitrogen cycle

This converts

unuseable gas from the air

into vital chemical building

blocks.

nitrogen cycle

It supplies the

nitrogen needed to build

DNA, RNA, and proteins for

growth, tissue repair, and

survival, moving through the

food web when animals and

humans eat plants.

oxygen cycle

-is a biochemical process through which

oxygen circulates in the earth’s

systems

oxygen cycle

it helps maintain the oxygen balance

needed for life on Earth.

photosynthesis

this process is the only primary source of atmospheric oxygen

photosynthesis

adapted by plants and phytoplankton that

replenish the atmospheric oxygen

respiration

oxygen is a primary source of blank across all aerobic organisms

respiration

produces CO₂ and water.

Then CO₂ returns to plants, helping

continue the cycle

aerobic organisms

are life form that requires oxygen to live

anaerobic organisms

do not require oxygen to live

weathering

is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces

sedimentation

is when phosphorus particles settle at the bottom of water

sulfur cycle

essential for proteins and amino acids

calcium cycle

strengthens plant cell walls

calcium cyle

essential for bones and shells

potassium cycle

it supports plant growth, regulates water balance, and improves crop resistance

magnesium cycle

main component of chlorophyll, essential for photosynthesis, supports plant growth

deforestation

the process of significantly and deliberately removing trees and vegetation from specific area

pollution

is the effect of undesirable changes in our surroundings that have harmful effects on plants, animals, and human beings

climate change

refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns

eutrophication

a natural process that results from accumulation of nutrients in lakes or other bodies of water

resource depletion

it is the reduction or exhaustion of natural resources because they are being used faster than they can naturally be replaced or regenerated

natural balance

is the ability of earths natural systems to maintain relatively stable conditions even though changes are constantly happening

negative feedback

reduces or counteracts the original change

positive feedback

strengthens or increases the original change

biogeochemical cycles

move essential elements continously through living organisms, land, water, and the atmosphere