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Biogeochemical cycles

Kerala Board · Class 9 · Biology

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Introduction to Biogeochemical Cycles

  • Biogeochemical cycles involve biological, geological, and chemical pathways
  • They ensure constant interaction between biotic and abiotic components of the biosphere
  • These cycles transfer matter and energy between different components of the ecosystem
2

Water Cycle (Hydrological Cycle)

  • Water is constantly recycled - Earth never gains or loses water
  • 97% of Earth's water is in oceans (salt water), only 3% is fresh water
  • 2% of fresh water is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps
3

Nitrogen Cycle

  • Nitrogen is most abundant atmospheric element (78%) but inert in N₂ form
  • Essential building block of proteins and nucleic acids
  • Plants and animals cannot directly use atmospheric nitrogen
4

Carbon Cycle

  • Carbon exists in various forms: elemental (diamond, graphite), gaseous (CO₂, CO), and in compounds
  • All life forms contain carbon-based molecules (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, nucleic acids)
  • CO₂ makes up 0.04% of atmospheric volume

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Complex pathways involving biologicalThe continuous movement of water throughThe conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N₂)The movement of carbon between atmosphereThe circulation of oxygen between atmosphere

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