Which of the following statements about biogeochemical cycles is true?
A)They only include processes conducted by or within living organisms.
B)They pertain only to the abiotic environment.
C)They describe the movement of water and other materials through an ecosystem.
D)They only pertain to exchanges and interactions that occur within the atmosphere.

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Biogeochemical cycles describe the movement of elements and compounds, like water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, through both the biotic (living organisms) and abiotic (non-living elements) components of ecosystems. This includes processes such as evaporation, precipitation, photosynthesis, and decomposition.

Which of the Following Statements About Biogeochemical Cycles Is True