Environmental Science 14th Edition by Tyler Miller ,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 10

What is the key concept for this section What happens to matter in an ecosystem What is a biogeochemical cycle (nutrient cycle) Describe the hydrologic , or water cycle. What are its three major processes Summarize the unique properties of water. Explain how dealing a rain forest can affect local weather ( Core Case Study ). Explain how human activities are affecting the water cycle. Describe the carbon , nitrogen , phosphorus , and sulfur cycles , and explain how human activities are affecting each cycle. Explain how nutrient cycles connect past, present, and future life.