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What are the different types of processes involved in biogeochemical cycles?
Biological processes, geological processes, physical and chemical processes, and processes driven by human activity.
What are some examples of biological processes in biogeochemical cycles?
Photosynthesis, respiration, eating, and waste elimination.
Where do geological processes mainly occur?
Geosphere.
Give examples of physical and chemical processes in biogeochemical cycles.
Cloud formation, precipitation, flow of running water, and action of lightning.
What are some human activities that have effects on a global scale in biogeochemical cycles?
Mining and burning fossil fuels, clearing land for building and farming, cutting, burning and replanting forests, and manufacture and use of fertilizers.
Test your knowledge on biogeochemical cycles and their various processes. From photosynthesis to respiration and human activity, discover how elements travel through and impact global systems.
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