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What are biogeochemical cycles ? Mention...

What are biogeochemical cycles ? Mention their two kinds, giving instances of each.

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The movement of nutrient elements through the living and the nonliving components of the biosphere, or of any particular ecosystem, is called biogeochemical cycle.
Two types of biogeochemical cycles are : (a) Gaseous cycles (e.g., oxygen cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, water cycle). (b) Sedimentary cycles (e.g., phosphorus cycle, sulphur cycle, calcium cycle, potassium cycle)
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