The document outlines key concepts about biogeochemical cycles for an APES chapter. Students should understand: 1) the differences between macro and micronutrients and examples of each, 2) the six main macronutrients and how limitations can impact growth, 3) the differences in cycling speed between elements with and without gaseous phases, 4) the four groups of cycles that make up the larger geologic cycle, and 5) human impacts that can disrupt the nitrogen, carbon, and water cycles.