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Understanding Global Change

Discover why the climate and environment changes, your place in the Earth system, and paths to a resilient future.

Understanding Global Change

Discover why the climate and environment changes, your place in the Earth system, and paths to a resilient future.

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Home → What is Global Change → How the Earth System Works → Elemental Cycles

Elemental Cycles

Elemental cycles describe the movement of elements as they pass within and between the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere. Click on the icons below to learn more about specific elemental cycles. Return to the How the Earth System Works page to explore other processes that shape our world.

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