The following points highlight the four main types of mineral cycle. The types are: 1. Oxygen Cycle 2. Water Cycle 3. Phosphorus Cycle 4. Sulphur Cycle. Type # 1. Oxygen Cycle: Oxygen, like carbon, is another essential element for the construction of living body and it is also needed for various life processes like respiration. Oxygen constitutes nearly 21 per [...]
The following points highlight the eight major biomes of the world. The biomes are: 1. Tundra 2. Northern Conifer Forest 3. Temperate Deciduous Forests 4. Tropical Rain Forest 5. Chapparal 6. Tropical Savannah 7. Grassland 8. Desert. Biome # 1. Tundra: The literal meaning of word Tundra is north of the timberline. The tundra extends above 60°N latitude. It is [...]
In this article we will discuss about the energy source and ecological imbalance. Source of Energy: As referred to, sun is the only source of energy to our planet earth. The solar energy is released in form of invisible ultra-violet light and infra-red light, and visible light. Most of the ultra-violet light is absorbed by ozone layer in the upper [...]