State the different types of bio-geo chemical cycle. Explain any one cycle in detail.
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Biogeochemical cycles are basically divided into two types: Gaseous cycles – Includes Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and the Water cycle. Sedimentary cycles – Includes Sulphur, Phosphorus, Rock cycle, etc
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The term biogeochemical is derived from “bio” meaning biosphere, “geo”meaning the geological componentsand “chemical” meaning the elements that move through a cycle.
The matter on Earth is conserved and present in the form of atoms. Since matter can neither be created nor destroyed, it is recycled in the earth’s system in various forms.
The earth obtains energy from the sun which is radiated back as heat, rest all other elements are present in a closed system. The major elements include:
Carbon
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Phosphorus
Sulphur
Gaseous cycles – Includes Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and the Water cycle.
Sedimentary cycles – Includes Sulphur, Phosphorus, Rock cycle, etc.