Energy Flows, Matter cycles
Note how the arrows indicate that materials cycle between the biotic and the abiotic components of the ecosystem.
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Review of Elements needed by Organisms
Most nutrients are dissolved in water so that they can be moved around the cells, the organism, and the ecosystem!
The Water Cycle
Perth relies on groundwater storage areas called aquifers.
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The Carbon Cycle
A major source of carbon dioxide is missing from this carbon cycle diagram...
Ocean floor volcanoes, especially along subduction zones erupt many gases, especially carbon dioxide. |
The Nitrogen Cycle
The Oxygen Cycle
The Rock Cycle
Beautiful poster illustrating the formative processes of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. If you are new to the concept this illustration probably requires some explanation. Follow the black arrows as surface, crustal and deep crustal process yield a wealth of rock types. Arizona Geological Survey
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