Biogeochemical cycle

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biogeochemical_cycle)

In geography and Earth science, a biogeochemical cycle or substance turnover or cycling of substances is a pathway by which a chemical element or molecule moves through both biotic (biosphere) and abiotic (lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) compartments of Earth. A cycle is a series of change which comes back to the starting point and which can be repeated. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

This term is used for the following terms: 
N/A

Approved Date
06-Nov-2012

Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update.