2 2 Nutrient Cycles in Ecosystems Nutrient cycles
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![4. : Ocean mixing: moves CO 2 around the world - CO 2 sinks 4. : Ocean mixing: moves CO 2 around the world - CO 2 sinks](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-7.jpg)
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![FOREST FIRES n CO 2 is rapidly released during forest fires FOREST FIRES n CO 2 is rapidly released during forest fires](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-10.jpg)
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![N 2 NO 3 Lightning provides the energy for nitrogen to react with oxygen N 2 NO 3 Lightning provides the energy for nitrogen to react with oxygen](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-19.jpg)
![N 2 Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil can convert (“fix”) N 2 to ammonium. N 2 Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil can convert (“fix”) N 2 to ammonium.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-20.jpg)
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![The Phosphorous Cycle A. Phosphorous Facts n Phosphorous is a part of the molecule The Phosphorous Cycle A. Phosphorous Facts n Phosphorous is a part of the molecule](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-26.jpg)
![B. How Phosphorous Changes Form. 1. Weathering (breaking down rock into smaller pieces). 2. B. How Phosphorous Changes Form. 1. Weathering (breaking down rock into smaller pieces). 2.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-27.jpg)
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![The Phosphorous Cycle The Phosphorous Cycle](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-30.jpg)
![C. Human activities affect the Phosphorous Cycle. 1. Mining: increases P in ecosystems quickly. C. Human activities affect the Phosphorous Cycle. 1. Mining: increases P in ecosystems quickly.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-31.jpg)
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![2 2 Nutrient Cycles in Ecosystems Nutrient cycles the flow of nutrients IN 2. 2 Nutrient Cycles in Ecosystems Nutrient cycles – the flow of nutrients IN](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-1.jpg)
2. 2 Nutrient Cycles in Ecosystems Nutrient cycles – the flow of nutrients IN and OUT of the land, ocean, atmosphere and deep rock. The health of our ecosystems depends on the balance of: Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Hydrogen and Oxygen C N P H O
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![CARBON CYCLE A Carbon Facts n Carbon is found in all living matter n CARBON CYCLE A. Carbon Facts: n Carbon is found in all living matter. n](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-3.jpg)
CARBON CYCLE A. Carbon Facts: n Carbon is found in all living matter. n Places that carbon is found are called stores or sinks Short-term Stores - living things in water & on land - rotting tissue of plants/animals - atmosphere (air) - ocean (dissolved in the water) Long-term Stores - underground (oil, gas, natural gas and coal) - sedimentary rock (limestone) - ocean floor (old
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![B How Carbon Changes Form 1 Photosynthesis in plants algae and cyanobacteria CO 2 B. How Carbon Changes Form: 1. Photosynthesis (in plants, algae and cyanobacteria) CO 2](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-6.jpg)
B. How Carbon Changes Form: 1. Photosynthesis (in plants, algae and cyanobacteria) CO 2 + H 2 O + sunlight C 6 H 12 O 6 + O 2 2. Cellular respiration (in cells of all living things) C 6 H 12 O 6 + O 2 CO 2 + H 2 O + ENERGY (energy is used for growth, repair etc. ) 3. Decomposition (rotting) – done by bacteria/fungi cellulose CO 2
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4. : Ocean mixing: moves CO 2 around the world - CO 2 sinks in cold ocean waters flows to the warm equator and evaporates into the air. 5. Combustion: (burning, engines, volcanoes, forest fires) fossil fuels + O 2 CO 2 + H 2 O + ENERGY
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VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS n Sometimes CO 2 is released from volcanoes! MAGMA = Molten sedimentary rock
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Lava going into the ocean at Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park
![FOREST FIRES n CO 2 is rapidly released during forest fires FOREST FIRES n CO 2 is rapidly released during forest fires](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-10.jpg)
FOREST FIRES n CO 2 is rapidly released during forest fires
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Human Activities & CO 2 1. Burning Fossil Fuels § CO 2 in atmosphere has increased 30% in past 160 years. § In the 160, 000 years before that, it only increased 1 -3%. § Carbon is removed from long-term storage as we mine coal & drill for oil and gas. § CO 2 is also a greenhouse gas, (traps heat in atmosphere) 2. Removing Trees § Trees absorb CO 2, so when they are cut down, CO 2 is released into the air. § Other crops don’t remove as much CO
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CO 2 on the rise in the atmosphere • For the past 160 000 yea the increase in CO 2 was 1 -3 % • Since 1850, the increase has been 30% Scientists estimate that carbon stores in the atmosphere will rise by at least 1/3 by the end of the century.
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Burning Fossil Fuels (oil, gas, coal)
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HUMAN ACTIVITIES – adding CO 2 to atmosphere Burning fossil fuels Clearing land (for agriculture) Driving (cars & trucks) Urban expansion
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Nitrogen Cycle A. Nitrogen Facts § Makes up DNA & proteins (muscle function). § Help plants grow. Nitrogen Stores: § Atmosphere (78% is N 2) § Oceans § Organic matter in soil § Lakes, marshes, organisms
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B. How Nitrogen Changes Form: - N 2 is not usable by plants or animals, so it has to be converted to other forms. Plants can use NO 3 - (nitrate) and NH 4+ (ammonium) 1. n n Nitrogen Fixation Lightning changes N 2 (nitrogen gas) NO 3(nitrate). Rain washes nitrate into soil. (small amount) Bacteria in soil (rhizobium) & cyanobacteria in water change N 2 (nitrogen gas) NH 4+ (ammonium). (more)
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N 2 NO 3 Lightning provides the energy for nitrogen to react with oxygen in the atmosphere!
![N 2 Nitrogenfixing bacteria in the soil can convert fix N 2 to ammonium N 2 Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil can convert (“fix”) N 2 to ammonium.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-20.jpg)
N 2 Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil can convert (“fix”) N 2 to ammonium. In the soil + NH 4 Nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria in water can also do this! In the water Rhizobium Usually live on roots of legumes and other plants. Video
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2. Nitrification (done by nitrifying bacteria). NH 4+ (ammonium) NO 2 - (nitrite) NO 3(nitrate) 3. Uptake NO 3 - is sucked into plants & used for growth. Herbivores eat plants & use N for making proteins & DNA. 4. Denitrification (done by denitrifying bacteria & volcanic eruptions) NO 3 - N 2
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![Nitrogen Cycle Nitrogen Cycle](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-23.jpg)
Nitrogen Cycle
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C. Human activities affect the nitrogen cycle. The amount of nitrogen in the ecosystem has doubled in 50 y. due to: 1. Burning fossil fuels & sewage treatment. n NO & NO 2 are byproducts 2. Land-clearing by burning. n acid rain is formed which contains nitric acid (HNO 3). 3. Overfertilization n NH 4+ & NO 3 - leach into soil & waterways. n huge growth in aquatic algae = eutrophication n These algal blooms use up all CO 2 & O 2, block sunlight & produce neurotoxins which poison and
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The Phosphorous Cycle A. Phosphorous Facts n Phosphorous is a part of the molecule that carries energy in cells (ATP). n Phosphorous helps root growth, stem strength and seed production. n In animals, phosphorous is important for strong bones. Phosphorus Stores: n Not in atmosphere, but in phosphate rocks (PO 43–, HPO 42–, H 2 PO 4) and sediments on the ocean floor.
![B How Phosphorous Changes Form 1 Weathering breaking down rock into smaller pieces 2 B. How Phosphorous Changes Form. 1. Weathering (breaking down rock into smaller pieces). 2.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-27.jpg)
B. How Phosphorous Changes Form. 1. Weathering (breaking down rock into smaller pieces). 2. 3. a) Chemical weathering: acid rain or lichens releases phosphates (PO 43) b) Physical weathering wind, water and freezing release the phosphates. Uptake: plants suck up PO 43 -, then are eaten by animals. Decomposition: Bacteria break down organic matter &
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Mt. Everest is made of limestone that must have originally formed on ancient sea floor. It contains fossils of marine creatures.
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![The Phosphorous Cycle The Phosphorous Cycle](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-30.jpg)
The Phosphorous Cycle
![C Human activities affect the Phosphorous Cycle 1 Mining increases P in ecosystems quickly C. Human activities affect the Phosphorous Cycle. 1. Mining: increases P in ecosystems quickly.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4087bbbb6f1b1ade7e5ee8f9ed64a4c1/image-31.jpg)
C. Human activities affect the Phosphorous Cycle. 1. Mining: increases P in ecosystems quickly. 2. Slash-and-burn forest practices: turns P into ash, which runs into waterways.
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How Changes in Nutrient Cycles Affect Biodiversity Any significant changes to any of these nutrients (C, H, O, N or P) can greatly impact biodiversity. 1. Carbon cycle changes climate change & global warming. 2. Too much nitrogen can allow certain plant species to out-compete other species. 3. Decreased levels of phosphorous slow growth of algae (important producers). Take the Section 2. 2
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