Question

multiple - choice question
these are called biogeochemical cycles because
animals must create the chemicals that the
earth needs to rotate.
because scientists are paid to make big
words.
the animals must zigzag through the
environment to get what they need to survive.
the chemicals cycle through living and
nonliving parts of the environment.

Explanation:

Biogeochemical cycles involve the cycling of chemicals through both living (biotic) and non - living (abiotic) components of the environment. For example, in the carbon cycle, carbon moves through plants (living), animals (living), the atmosphere (non - living), and soil (non - living). The first option is incorrect as animals do not create chemicals for Earth's rotation. The second option is a misrepresentation of scientific terminology. The third option about animals zigzagging is not related to the definition of biogeochemical cycles.

Answer:

the chemicals cycle through living and nonliving parts of the environment.