M3: The Biogeochemical Cycles

Question 1

Any of the natural pathways by which essential elements of living matter are circulated.

Answer 1

Biogeochemical Cycle

Question 2

The term refers to the contraction that
refers to the consideration of the biological,
geological, and chemical aspects of each cycle

Answer 2

Biochemical

Question 3

These cycles all play a role in the lives of living
things.

Answer 3

Bio

Question 4

This refers to the non-living processes at work; Rocks and Lands

Answer 4

Geo

Question 5

All cycles
include these small pathways; Molecules and Atoms

Answer 5

Chemical

Question 6

This cycle move through the atmosphere. It’s main reservoirs are the atmosphere and the ocean

Answer 6

Gas Cycles

Question 7

This cycle moves from land to water sediment. It’s main reservoirs are the soil and sedimentary rocks

Answer 7

Sedimentary Cycles

Question 8

The transformation and translocation of phosphorus in soil, water, and living and dead organic material.

Answer 8

Phosphorus Cycle

Question 9

a biological process that travels through the earth’s three primary spheres and serves to maintain the oxygen level.

Answer 9

Oxygen Cycle

Question 10

a biogeochemical process that converts nitrogen into a variety of forms before returning to the atmosphere.

Answer 10

Nitrogen Cycle

Question 11

The natural process by which carbon moves between the atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

Answer 11

Carbon Cycle