Question

check all of the items that are cycled through the biosphere in biogeochemical cycles.

water
matter
nitrogen
phosphorus
carbon

Explanation:

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Define biogeochemical cycles and matter

Biogeochemical cycles describe the movement and circulation of matter through the biotic and abiotic components of the biosphere. Since all chemical elements and compounds are forms of matter, "matter" itself is cycled.

Identify specific cycled substances

Water, nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon are all specific forms of matter that undergo well-documented biogeochemical cycles (the hydrologic, nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon cycles). Therefore, every single option listed is cycled through the biosphere.
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<answer>
<mcq-correct>water</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>matter</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>nitrogen</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>phosphorus</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>carbon</mcq-correct>
</answer>

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Answer:

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Define biogeochemical cycles and matter

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Identify specific cycled substances

Water, nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon are all specific forms of matter that undergo well-documented biogeochemical cycles (the hydrologic, nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon cycles). Therefore, every single option listed is cycled through the biosphere.
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<mcq-correct>water</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>matter</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>nitrogen</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>phosphorus</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>carbon</mcq-correct>
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