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Biogeochemical Cycles


BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES


  • Biogeochemical cycles refer to the flow of chemical elements and compounds between living organisms and the physical environment.
  • It is defined as a constant interaction between the biotic and abiotic components of the biosphere in terms of matter and energy so as to maintain a balance in the environment.
  • This is possible due to biological, physical and chemical activities in our surrounding.
  • Chemicals absorbed or ingested by organisms are passed through the food chain and returned to the soil, air, and water by mechanisms like respiration, excretion, and decomposition.