Cycles of Matter Energy flows one way…matter is recycled
1. The Water Cycle Evaporation Condensation Precipitation
What is a Nutrient? Chemicals that an organism requires to survive
Nutrient Cycles What nutrients are recycled through the biosphere? Carbon dioxide Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium
Carbon Cycle CO2 gas in atmosphere taken up by plants Released by living things into atmosphere because of respiration
Nitrogen Cycle Atmospheric nitrogen fixated by bacteria Heterotrophs eat it Living things die and microorganisms return N to atmosphere
Phosphorus Cycle