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There is limited availability of usable ions in the environment. Therefore, important elements such as carbon, oxygen and phosphorus need to be recycled. This happens in a nutrient cycle.
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What is meant by a nutrient cycle?
A nutrient cycle can be defined as the movement and exchange of organic and inorganic material back into the production of living matter.
How does the nutrient cycle work?
Energy and matter are transferred between living organisms and a non-living environment. There is a movement and exchange of organic and inorganic material back into the production of living matter.
How does deforestation affect the nutrient cycle?
Removing trees from a forest subtracts stored nutrients vital for plant growth. In addition, fewer trees mean less carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere. This contributes to global warming as carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas.
What is nutrient cycling and why is it important?
Nutrients are recycled within the system. There is limited availability of usable ions in the environment. Therefore, elements such as carbon, oxygen, and phosphorus need to be recycled.
What are the main nutrient cycles in an ecosystem?
The main nutrient cycles include the water cycle, oxygen cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and phosphorus cycle.
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