biogeochemical cycles Flashcards
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carbon cycle
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biogeochemical cycle involves the movement of carbon between living organisms, the atmosphere, oceans, and the earth’s crust
2
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atmosphere
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reservoir of nitrogen in the nitrogen cycle
3
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Nitrogen fixation
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process converts nitrohen gas into a form that plants can use
4
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role decomposers play in biogeochemical cycle
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break down organic matter and release nutrients back into soil
5
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human impact in the phosphorus cycle
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releasing excess phosphorus into waterways