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Biogeochemical cycles — Syllabus
Telangana Board · Class 9 · Biology
Biogeochemical cycles topics: Introduction to Biogeochemical Cycles, Water Cycle (Hydrological Cycle), Nitrogen Cycle, plus 1 more.
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4 Topics · Telangana Board Class 9 Biology · 2026-27
Topics in Biogeochemical cycles
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
Key Concepts
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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Key topics in Biogeochemical cycles include Introduction to Biogeochemical Cycles, Water Cycle (Hydrological Cycle), Nitrogen Cycle, Carbon Cycle. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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