Define Matter:

ANYTHING that has mass and takes up space. ANYTHING that has mass and takes up space.

Define Matter: ANYTHING that has mass and takes up space. ANYTHING that has mass and takes up space. Matter is neither created nor destroyed Matter is neither created nor destroyed

Define Matter: ANYTHING that has mass and takes up space. ANYTHING that has mass and takes up space. Matter is neither created nor destroyed Matter is neither created nor destroyed There is the same amount of matter on the planet now as was here when Earth was formed There is the same amount of matter on the planet now as was here when Earth was formed

WE HAVE TO RECYCLEMATTER!!

BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES Biological and geochemical processes CYCLE nutrients between organic/biotic and inorganic/abiotic parts of the ecosystem. Biological and geochemical processes CYCLE nutrients between organic/biotic and inorganic/abiotic parts of the ecosystem. Biogeochemical Cycles: Biogeochemical Cycles: WaterWater CarbonCarbon NitrogenNitrogen PhosphorusPhosphorus

BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES Biological and geochemical processes CYCLE nutrients between organic/biotic and inorganic/abiotic parts of the ecosystem. Biological and geochemical processes CYCLE nutrients between organic/biotic and inorganic/abiotic parts of the ecosystem. Biogeochemical Cycles: Biogeochemical Cycles: Water – metabolismWater – metabolism CarbonCarbon NitrogenNitrogen PhosphorusPhosphorus

BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES Biological and geochemical processes CYCLE nutrients between organic/biotic and inorganic/abiotic parts of the ecosystem. Biological and geochemical processes CYCLE nutrients between organic/biotic and inorganic/abiotic parts of the ecosystem. Biogeochemical Cycles: Biogeochemical Cycles: Water – metabolismWater – metabolism Carbon – key component of all living things on Earth!Carbon – key component of all living things on Earth! NitrogenNitrogen PhosphorusPhosphorus

BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES Biological and geochemical processes CYCLE nutrients between organic/biotic and inorganic/abiotic parts of the ecosystem. Biological and geochemical processes CYCLE nutrients between organic/biotic and inorganic/abiotic parts of the ecosystem. Biogeochemical Cycles: Biogeochemical Cycles: Water – metabolismWater – metabolism Carbon – key component of all living things on Earth!Carbon – key component of all living things on Earth! Nitrogen – component of protein  YOUNitrogen – component of protein  YOU PhosphorusPhosphorus

BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES Biological and geochemical processes CYCLE nutrients between organic/biotic and inorganic/abiotic parts of the ecosystem. Biological and geochemical processes CYCLE nutrients between organic/biotic and inorganic/abiotic parts of the ecosystem. Biogeochemical Cycles: Biogeochemical Cycles: Water – metabolismWater – metabolism Carbon – key component of all living things on Earth!Carbon – key component of all living things on Earth! Nitrogen – component of protein  YOUNitrogen – component of protein  YOU Phosphorus – component of DNA/RNA and ATP/EPhosphorus – component of DNA/RNA and ATP/E

Figure Transport over land Solar energy Net movement of water vapor by wind Precipitation over ocean Evaporation from ocean Evapotranspiration from land Precipitation over land Percolation through soil Runoff and groundwater CO 2 in atmosphere Photosynthesis Cellular respiration Burning of fossil fuels and wood Higher-level consumers Primary consumers Detritus Carbon compounds in water Decomposition THE WATER CYCLE THE CARBON CYCLE Figure Transport over land Solar energy Net movement of water vapor by wind Precipitation over ocean Evaporation from ocean Evapotranspiration from land Precipitation over land Percolation through soil Runoff and groundwater CO 2 in atmosphere Photosynthesis Cellular respiration Burning of fossil fuels and wood Higher-level consumers Primary consumers Detritus Carbon compounds in water Decomposition THE WATER CYCLE THE CARBON CYCLE Figure Transport over land Solar energy Net movement of water vapor by wind Precipitation over ocean Evaporation from ocean Evapotranspiration from land Precipitation over land Percolation through soil Runoff and groundwater CO 2 in atmosphere Photosynthesis Cellular respiration Burning of fossil fuels and wood Higher-level consumers Primary consumers Detritus Carbon compounds in water Decomposition THE WATER CYCLE THE CARBON CYCLE Figure Transport over land Solar energy Net movement of water vapor by wind Precipitation over ocean Evaporation from ocean Evapotranspiration from land Precipitation over land Percolation through soil Runoff and groundwater CO 2 in atmosphere Photosynthesis Cellular respiration Burning of fossil fuels and wood Higher-level consumers Primary consumers Detritus Carbon compounds in water Decomposition THE WATER CYCLE THE CARBON CYCLE

Figure N 2 in atmosphere Denitrifying bacteria Nitrifying bacteria Nitrifying bacteria Nitrification Nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in root nodules of legumes Decomposers Ammonification Assimilation NH 3 NH 4 + NO 3  NO 2  Rain Plants Consumption Decomposition Geologic uplift Weathering of rocks Runoff Sedimentation Plant uptake of PO 4 3  Soil Leaching THE NITROGEN CYCLE THE PHOSPHORUS CYCLE