1. Basic Ecology Cycles Topics *1016 *1051 Ms. Morris

2. Biogeochemical Cycles Bio = Life Geo = Earth “Life” “Earth” Chemical Cycles

3. Carbon Cycle Carbon (C) is essential to life!!!! 80% of all compounds contain C Carbohydrates Amino Acids Proteins Carbon Dioxide = Waste from body

4. Image: fig.cox.miami.edu

5. Oxygen Cycle All living things need oxygen (O)!!!!

6. Image: wps.prenhall.com

7. 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

8. Image: www.windows.ucar.edu

9. Hydrologic Cycle Water’s (H 2 O’s) circulation through environment Evaporation, transpiration, run off, precipitation, condensation, infiltration

10. Image: ga.water.usgs.gov

11. Questions: Explain the components of each cycle:  Carbon  Oxygen  Nitrogen  Hydrologic Turn in to Ms. Morris by the end of the day.