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The document discusses several key topics related to ecology and the environment. It begins by defining biogeochemical cycles as the movement of elements through biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems, enabling plants and organisms to access essential nutrients. It then discusses principles of ecology, noting the interdependence of ecosystems and importance for human well-being. Major biomes like forests and grasslands are introduced. The document also covers environmental pollution and sustainability, climate change, and the impacts of a growing population on natural resources and the climate.

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The document discusses several key topics related to ecology and the environment. It begins by defining biogeochemical cycles as the movement of elements through biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems, enabling plants and organisms to access essential nutrients. It then discusses principles of ecology, noting the interdependence of ecosystems and importance for human well-being. Major biomes like forests and grasslands are introduced. The document also covers environmental pollution and sustainability, climate change, and the impacts of a growing population on natural resources and the climate.

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Krizti Aiselgi L.

Bertillo
December 15, 2022
Biogeochemical Cycles
The term biogeochemical is derived from "bio" meaning biosphere, "geo"
meaning geological components, and "chemical" meaning the elements that
move through a cycle.

A biogeochemical cycle is a slow-moving pool of nutrients that includes


both abiotic and biotic components. It absorbs naturally occurring elements
from the ecosystem's abiotic components and infuses them into living cells. It
is a continuous rapid exchange that can be gaseous or sedimentary in nature.

Its biogeochemical cycle includes processes that take place in the soil,
water, and atmosphere. The regional-scale atmospheric composition and
oceanic biogeochemical cycle were significantly influenced by this mixing.

Plants and other organisms rely on biogeochemical cycles to keep


essential elements available. Energy flows in a clockwise direction through
ecosystems, entering as sunlight (or inorganic molecules for chemoautotrophs)
and exiting as heat during energy transformation between trophic levels.

They are essential because they recycle and store elements, as well as
regulate vital elements through physical facets. These cycles represent the
interaction of living and non-living things in ecosystems and allow ecosystems
to survive indefinitely.
Principles of Ecology

Ecology improves our world and is essential for human well-being and
prosperity. It adds to our understanding of the interdependence of people and
nature, which is critical for food production, clean air and water, and
biodiversity preservation in a changing climate.

The conservation of species and species subdivisions will benefit


biodiversity. The preservation of habitat is critical to the conservation of
species. Larger areas with similar habitat typically have more species than
smaller areas with similar habitat. "Everything is connected," but the nature
and strength of the connection vary.
World Biomes

A biome is a large geographical area distinguished by its vegetation, soil,


climate, and wildlife. Aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra are the five
major types of biomes; however, some of these biomes can be further
subdivided into more specific categories, such as freshwater, marine, savanna,
tropical rainforest, temperate rainforest, and taiga.
Environmental Pollution and Sustainability

Environmental pollution is defined as "the contamination of the physical


and biological components of the earth/atmosphere system to such an extent
that normal environmental processes are adversely affected. The ability to
endure is defined as sustainability. The term in ecology refers to how biological
systems maintain their diversity and productivity over time. It is the potential
for long-term well-being maintenance for humans, which is dependent on the
well-being of the natural world and the responsible use of natural resources.
Climate Change and Global Warming

The climate has been changing for a long time as a result of human
activity, but we only became aware of it in the last century. We began to notice
climatic change and its impact on human life during the last century. We
began researching climate change and discovered that the earth's temperature
is rising due to a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. The warming of
the earth's surface causes ozone depletion, which affects agriculture, water
supply, transportation, and a variety of other issues.

These climatic changes are harmful to the environment. The ocean level
is rising, glaciers are melting, CO2 levels in the atmosphere are rising, forests
and wildlife are declining, and water life is being disrupted as a result of
climate change. Aside from that, it is estimated that if this change continues,
many species of plants and animals will become extinct. And there will be
significant environmental damage.

One of the most significant long-term consequences has been climate


change. Climate change affects more than just global temperatures; it also
influences rain patterns, wind patterns, cyclone frequencies, sea levels, and
other factors. It has an impact on all major groups of life on the planet. The
Earth's resources have been gradually depleted since the industrial and
scientific revolutions. Furthermore, the beginning of the world's population's
exponential growth is particularly damaging to the environment. Simply put, as
the population grows, so does the demand for natural resources, as well as the
waste generated by that consumption. Climate change has been one of the
most significant long-term consequences. Climate change has an impact on
more than just global temperatures; it also has an impact on rain patterns,
wind patterns, cyclone frequencies, sea levels, and other factors. It affects all
major groups of life on the planet. Since the industrial and scientific
revolutions, the Earth's resources have been gradually depleted. Furthermore,
the start of the world's population's exponential growth is especially harmful to
the environment. Simply put, as the population grows, so does the demand for
natural resources, as well as the waste produced as a result of that
consumption.

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