biogeochemistry
/ˌbaɪoʊˌdʒioʊˈkɛmɪstri/
noun
- The scientific study of the chemical processes and cycles that occur between living organisms and their environment.
- Biogeochemistry helps us understand how carbon moves from the atmosphere into plants and then into the soil.
- The textbook covers the basics of biogeochemistry, including the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles.
- A degree in biogeochemistry can lead to a career in environmental science.