 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