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ECOSYSTEMS ENV111
Name:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING
BARRETTO, ANGELI JOY B. Page 1 of 3

Prepare a schematic diagram for each of the biogeochemical cycles presented in the slides (Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur, Phosphorus,
Water). Show:
a. the form of each nutrients in each of the realms
b. the natural processes involved in the transfer of the nutrients
c. the anthropogenic activities that affect the cycling of the nutrients

Example: Carbon cycle

Atmosphere

Combustion
CO2

Hydrosphere Lithosphere
Photosynthesis

Respiration
Dissolved CO2 Fossil fuels

Biomass

Biosphere

• The boxes represent the different realms.

• The form of the nutrient in the different realms (a) is written inside the boxes.
• The transfer processes (b) are represented by the arrows from one realm to another.
• The red arrow represent anthropogenic activities (c). Or you may write some paragraphs on how humans affect the cycle.
• Complete this schematic diagram for the carbon cycle and prepare one for the rest of the nutrients.

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