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Matter Cycle:
The matter cycle is very similar to an Energy pyramid, as the decomposers consume dead plant and animal matter in order to obtain energy. Decomposers continue to matter cycle after the consumtion of organisms, when organisms die. They give the soil nutrients, which then transfers those nutrients to the producers, which causes the matter cycle to repeat. Elements such as, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen can be cycled throught the matter cycle. The matter cycle is the basis of the Everglades, as its whole ecosystem relies on it. With the matter cycle, producers can grow, which supports the whole entire ecosystem. "midwaymsscience.weebly.com" states that the cycling of matter is important to many Earth processes and to the survival of organisms. So, existing matter must cycle continuously for this planet to support life.
Water Cycle:
Water is known as type of matter, as it cycles around our planet in many states of matter. The water cycle is a continous movement of water throughout the Earth and the atmosphere. It is a complex system that includes many different processes. Liquid water evaporates into water vapor, condenses to form clouds, and then it precipitates back to earth in the form of rain, snow, or hail. This process is shown even in the Everglades. According to "nps.gov", the summer wet season extends from about mid-May to November, with temperatures ranging into the low 90s (30 to 35 degrees Celsius) in the Everglades. And according to "gpm.nasa.gov", the water cycle is an extremely important process because it enables the availability of water for all living organisms and regulates weather patterns on our planet. If water didn't naturally recycle itself, we would run out of clean water, which is essential to life.
Carbon Cycle:
Carbon is also know as a type of matter found throughout our atmosphere, in organisms, and even under the ground. The carbon cycle is the biogeochemical cycle by which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere, pedosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere of the Earth. In the Everglades, carbon is transferred through rivers/lakes, the soil, new terrestrial uptake, phytoplankton photosynthesis, trees/other plant species photosynthesis, air-sea gas exchange, and some fossil fuels from nearby residents. The carbon cycle is vital to the survival of all organisms. According to "science.jrank.org", the carbon cycle is important in ecosystems because it moves carbon, a life-sustaining element, from the atmosphere and oceans into organisms and back again to the atmosphere and oceans. In this cycle, the organisms do cellular respiration which also contributes to the carbon uptake. The everglades has a controlled carbon uptake, since its a protected and natural ecosystem. "edis.ifas.ufl.edu" states that the carbon net emissions are estimated to exceed carbon storage by 50-700 grams C equivalents/m2/yr, which is a typical average amount. Carbon sustains the life of the entire Everglades ecosystem.
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