Which phrase best describes a biogeochemical cycle? A.) The movement of a chemical substance through Earth's bodies of water. B.) The movement of a chemical substance between the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of matter. C.) The movement of a chemical substance through the biotic and abiotic parts of Earth. D.) The movement of a chemical substance between plants and animals.

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Thomas Trujillo

1 March, 12:39

Which phrase best describes a biogeochemical cycle? A.) The movement of a chemical substance through Earth's bodies of water. B.) The movement of a chemical substance between the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of matter. C.) The movement of a chemical substance through the biotic and abiotic parts of Earth. D.) The movement of a chemical substance between plants and animals.

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Denisse · Answer 1

Answer: Option C.

Biogeochemical cycle is the movement of chemical substance through the biotic and abiotic parts of the earth.

Explanation:

Biogeochemical cycle is the pathway in which chemical substances passes through the biotic and abiotic part of the earth or ecosystem. The biotic part include biosphere and the abiotic parts include lithosphere, arthmosphere and hydrosphere. There are five major biogeochemical cycles and they include Water cycle, carbon cycle, oxygen cycle, phosphorus and nitrogen cycle.

Ezekiel Moon · Answer 2

C.) The movement of a chemical substance through the the biotic and abiotic parts of Earth.