Matter
anything that has mass and takes up space.
Biogeochemical cycle
the cycling of matter through the biosphere.
Nutrients
substances organisms need to survive and sustain life.
Carbon cycle
pathway of carbon through living things, the atmosphere, water, and Earth.
Water cycle
movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and absorption.
Nitrogen cycle
cycle in which nitrogen moves between atmosphere, soil, and living organisms.
Phosphorus cycle
cycle in which phosphorus circulates through rocks, soil, water, and organisms.