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Chapter 23, Problem 12TY
Which biogeochemical cycle does not include exchange with the atmosphere?
a. nitrogen
b. carbon
c. phosphorus
d. water
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Ch. 23 - Do you think extending nations' ocean territorial...Ch. 23 - Are there any marine protected areas (MPAs) or...Ch. 23 - What are the components of an ecosystem?Ch. 23 - Prob. 2CRCh. 23 - Describe what happens to a country as it undergoes...Ch. 23 - Define zero population growth and explain why it...Ch. 23 - Prob. 5CRCh. 23 - Prob. 6CRCh. 23 - Prob. 7CRCh. 23 - Explain why the water cycle is essential to all...
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