Biogeochemical Flashcards
1
Q
-These processes are essential in the maintenance of life on Earth.
_include water, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen cycles.
A
Biogeochemical
2
Q
-It is a complete path an element or a compound takes through the four subsystems of the Earth-atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
-It implies the involvement of life (bio-); Earth’s surface (geo-); and substances (chemical).
A
Biogeochemical
3
Q
-It is the movement of water from the ocean to the atmosphere to the land and back to the ocean.
-It is also called the water cycle.
A
Hydrologic cycle
4
Q
Give 3 process of water cycle
A
- evaporation
- condesation
- precipitation
5
Q
Give 3 process of water cycle
A
- evaporation
- condesation
- precipitation
6
Q
It is the conversion of molecular _ to elemental _
A
nitrogen cycle