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Describe the path of nitrogen through its biogeochemical cycle?
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Nitrogen gas in the soil is used by plants, which are eaten by animals. The waste products of the animals contain the nitrogen. It is broken down by bacteria, which releases nitrogen gas into the atmosphere, and the cycle repeats.
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What is the only biogeochemical cycle which does not pass through the atmosphere?
Phosphorus. "Unlike many other biogeochemical cycles, the atmosphere does not play a significant role in the movement of phosphorus, because phosphorus and phosphorus-based compounds are usually solids at the typical ranges of temperature and pressure found on Earth." - However, phosphorus WILL cycle through organisms and water. Water does (evaporation and precipitation both include the atmosphere). Carbon does (carbon dioxide is the third most common substance in the atmosphere). Nitrogen does (nitrogen makes up most of the atmosphere; Nitrogen-fixers depend on this fact).
Is the rock cycle a biogeochemical cycle?
YES
How is the phosphorus cycle like the nitrogen cycle?
Their resemblance is only a fact that the ratio of Nitrogen and Phosphorus remains constant on earth. The phosphorus and nitrogen cycle both are utilized by organisms, and in order to get the required nutrients from the atmosphere.
Why are cycles in biosphere called biogeochemical cycles?
Water, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen are what make up the biogeochemical cycles. Since all of these elements occur naturally in the environment these biogeochemical cycles are considered to be sustainable.
What is the cyle in which matter and energy move through various steps on earth?
Biogeochemical cycle is the cycle in which matter and energy move through various steps on earth.
How do elements such as carbon and nitrogen get move through the world?
Through the biogeochemical cycle.
How do elements such as carbon and nitrogen get moved through the living world?
Through the biogeochemical cycle.
What is the biogeochemical cycle in which carbon cycle through earths ecosystem?
is the biogeochemical cycle in which carbon cycles through earth's ecosystems.
What are the biogeochemical cycle?
Carbon, Nitrogen, Water and Oxygen Cycles.
What are 4 biogeochemical cycles in nature?
The Water, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Carbon Cycle...
How would you describe tge phosphorus cycle?
The phosphorus cycle is the biogeochemical cycle that describes the movement of phosphorus through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
What biogeochemical cycles are dependent on the rock cycle?
these are the 3 choices: carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and phosphorous cycle
What Is the biogeochemical cycle in which carbon cycles through earth's ecosystems?
is the biogeochemical cycle in which carbon cycles through earth's ecosystems.
What is most important Biogeochemical cycle?
i suppose it will be water, carbon and nitrogen
List four important biogeochemical processes that cycle nutrients?
The Water Cycle, The Carbon and Oxygen Cycle, The Nitrogen Cycle, and The Phosphorus Cycle.
In what cycle does molecules pass around again within the biosphere?
The carbon cycle The nitrogen cycle The Phosphorus cycle The Sulfur cycle The water cycle The Calcium cycle There could also be a Hydrogen and Oxygen cycle but these are usually included in the Carbon, Water and Nitrogen cycle. There could also be a rare mineral cycle too but this seems to simplistic to be honoured with a name.
Which elements are characterized by a gaseous biogeochemical cycle?
Nitrogen. Carbon. Phosphorus. Water. NOT CALCIUM
