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1. what are pools (reservoirs) -
2. what is residence time -
3. what does the term flux refer to?
4. in the space below: diagram the main components of a biogeochemical cycle just like it is on the slide. after you have drawn the diagram, use highlighter to highlight the two squares (source and sink in two different colors)

Explanation:

1. Pools (reservoirs) in biogeochemical cycles are storage sites where a particular element or compound accumulates over time, such as carbon - in the ocean or soil.
2. Residence time is the average length of time a substance spends in a particular pool or reservoir within a biogeochemical cycle.
3. Flux refers to the rate of transfer of a substance between different pools or reservoirs in a biogeochemical cycle.
4. A biogeochemical cycle diagram typically includes sources (where a substance is released into the environment, like volcanic eruptions for carbon) and sinks (where a substance is taken up, like plants taking up carbon dioxide). Draw boxes for pools, arrows for fluxes, and highlight source and sink boxes in different colors.

Answer:

1. Pools (reservoirs) are storage sites in biogeochemical cycles.
2. Residence time is the average time a substance stays in a pool.
3. Flux is the rate of transfer between pools.
4. Draw a diagram with pools, fluxes, and highlight source and sink boxes in different colors.