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

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atmosphere

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reservoir of nitrogen in the nitrogen cycle

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Nitrogen fixation

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process converts nitrohen gas into a form that plants can use

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role decomposers play in biogeochemical cycle

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break down organic matter and release nutrients back into soil

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human impact in the phosphorus cycle

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releasing excess phosphorus into waterways

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