Connecting Elements, Periodicity, and Speciation to Biosphere Integrity

Key Terms

• Nitrogen Cycle
• Speciation

Learning Outcomes

1. Investigate the speciation of nitrogen at various stages of the nitrogen cycle.
2. Associate several species of nitrogen with their effects on Earth system processes such as biogeochemical flows and climate change.

Resources

Science Learning Hub: The Terrestrial Nitrogen Cycle

• This interactive visualization allows students to better develop an understanding of the nitrogen cycle and the speciation of nitrogen. Click on each stage of the cycle to read more about it and see a visual in the form of either a picture or video.