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 [...]
The following points highlight the six main steps involved in nitrogen cycle. The steps are: 1. Nitrogen Fixation 2. Nitrogen Assimilation 3. Ammonification 4. Nitrification 5. Denitriflcation 6. Sedimentation. Nitrogen Cycle: Step # 1. Nitrogen Fixation: Conversion of free nitrogen of atmosphere into the biologically acceptable form or nitrogenous compounds is referred to as nitrogen flxation. This process is of [...]