Energy moves through ecosystems (Photosynthesis and Respiration) Matter cycles Water Carbon Phosphorus Nitrogen And others
Matter in the environment is abiotic It cycles through living things
Water cycle The movement of water throughout the environment Nitrogen Cycle The movement of Nitrogen including ammonia and nitrates throughout the environment
Phosphorus The movement of Phosphorous including phosphates throughout the environment Carbon The movement of Carbon throughout both biotic and abiotic parts of the environment
These cycles are important to living things in many ways including: Providing raw materials for growth and development Controlling environmental factors such as temperature, precipitation and climate