Biogeochemical Cycles Activity

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Uplift

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The process by which Earth's crust is raised due to tectonic forces, leading to the formation of mountains and other geological features.

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Nitrification

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A two-step process in the nitrogen cycle where ammonia is converted into nitrites and then into nitrates by bacteria, making nitrogen available to plants.

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Nitrogen Fixation

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The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into a form that plants can use, such as ammonia (NH3), often facilitated by certain bacteria.

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Assimilation

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The process by which plants and animals incorporate nutrients from the environment into their own tissues, particularly the uptake of nitrates and ammonium by plants.

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Weathering

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The breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller particles through physical, chemical, or biological processes, contributing to soil formation.

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Carbon Cycle

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The series of processes by which carbon compounds are interconverted in the environment, including photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition.

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Decomposition

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The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter, essential for nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

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Transpiration

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The process by which water is absorbed by plant roots, moves through plants, and is released as vapor through pores in leaves.

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Erosion

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice and transported to another location.