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Biogeochemical cycle

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003920

The pathway by which a chemical element or compound moves through both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components of the Earth system. These cycles involve reservoirs in the atmosphere, oceans, land, and living organisms, and include processes like photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition. Examples include the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and water cycle.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003920
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003920",
  "term": "Biogeochemical cycle",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The pathway by which a chemical element or compound moves through both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components of the Earth system. These cycles involve reservoirs in the atmosphere, oceans, land, and living organisms, and include processes like photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition. Examples include the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and water cycle.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/biogeochemical-cycle/"
}

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