The Odyssey

Biogeochemical can be broken up into three parts. First, there is the prefix bio- which means life. Second, there is geo which means earth. Finally, chemical which covers matter like atoms and molecules. The cycle we refer to in this section is the continuous, working path of all three of those things. In the odyssey they start with an X element that I believe to be Sulfur, Phosphorous, Copper, or Iron . "X was pulled up into the world of living things. He helped build a flower, which became an acorn, which fattened a deer, which fed an Indian, all in a single year." This shows how a single element or molecule can effect all species and all aspects of life. It also shows how things are passed through and can be recycled with different uses. Y on the other hand could be a new specie of plant that attracted a new animal. "When Y was thus released from the parent ledge, a new animal had arrived and began redding up the Prairie to fit his own notions of law and order." It makes me think about what we touch, eat, drink, etc. I have always heard about the path of money and thinking this $1 could have been through millions of banks, pockets, dirty bags and greasy fingers. The water we drink has probably passed through many rivers, lakes, and people by the time we get it. It kind of grosses me out in a way and then makes me think how limited resources are.