Basic Ecology Cycles Topics *1016 *1051 Ms. Morris
Biogeochemical Cycles Bio = Life Geo = Earth “Life” “Earth” Chemical Cycles
Carbon Cycle Carbon (C) is essential to life!!!! 80% of all compounds contain C Carbohydrates Amino Acids Proteins Carbon Dioxide = Waste from body
Image: fig.cox.miami.edu
Oxygen Cycle All living things need oxygen (O)!!!!
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Nitrogen Cycle Most plentiful element in air Nitrogen (N) is in many different forms, but not always a usable form Ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, atmospheric N
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Hydrologic Cycle Water’s (H 2 O’s) circulation through environment Evaporation, transpiration, run off, precipitation, condensation, infiltration
Image: ga.water.usgs.gov
Questions: Explain the components of each cycle: Carbon Oxygen Nitrogen Hydrologic Turn in to Ms. Morris by the end of the day.