Unit 5: Cycling of Matter and Energy What topics do you think will be included in this unit?
Biogeochemical Cycles Bio – living organisms Geo – geological processes Chemical – chemical processes *A pathway in which chemical substances move through the living and non-living parts of the earth.
Nutrient A chemical substance that an organism must obtain from its environment to sustain life and to undergo life processes Examples: carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen & oxygen
Can you think of any Biogeochemical Cycles?
Topic #1: Cycling of Water How does water move through the water cycle?
Water “cycles” through the environment The hydrologic (water) cycle is the continuous path of water on Earth. On a white board, draw the water cycle using the correct terms
Water Cycle Simulation Imagine you are a drop of water on your journey through the water cycle…
Conclusion: The water cycle is continuous, but not a step by step process.