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Why Microbes Are Necessary for All Life on Earth! GEO GIRL

If microbes did not exist, ALL life on Earth (as we know it) would cease to exist! Microbes drive the biogeochemical cycles, which transfer essential elements between the biosphere (life), the atmosphere (air), the hydrosphere (water), and Earth's crust (the geosphere). Elements essential for all life on Earth include carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosporous, and sulfur, which is abbreviated CHNOPS, but most life also requires trace amounts of many metals, such as iron (Fe). Most of these elements are tied up in compounds that plants and animals cannot use. Microbes keep plants and animals alive because they break down the 'unavailable' forms of these elements and transform them into 'bioavailable' compounds that can be used by plants which then can be eating and used by animals. We rely on microbes every single day, as does all of Earth's current processes, which is why I wanted to make this video to emphasize the importance of microbes on Earth. I hope you gain a newfound sense of appreciation for microbes after watching this! ;) References: Geomicrobiology: https://amzn.to/2WAloTR Brock Biology of Microorganisms: https://amzn.to/3kQqIuD Environmental Microbiology: https://amzn.to/44sXXcN Biogeochemistry: An Analysis of Global Change - https://amzn.to/46O3In0 GEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!) 0:00 Video Outline 3:08 Why microbes are so important! 4:13 What are biogeochemical cycles? 7:28 What is metabolism? 8:29 Types of microbial metabolisms 11:32 How Microbes Drive the C Cycle 13:39 How Microbes Drive the N Cycle 15:09 How Microbes Drive the S Cycle 17:36 How Microbes Drive the P Cycle 21:15 How Microbes Drive the Fe & Mn Cycles 24:30 Organic Matter Degradation 25:13 Secondary Metabolite Applications Hey there, Earth enthusiast! Check my favorite Earth-friendly products: Bamboo toilet paper: https://shrsl.com/3cvku Bamboo paper towels: https://shrsl.com/3cvkw Compostable tableware: https://shrsl.com/3cvkz Compostable trash bags: https://shrsl.com/3cvl0 Bamboo cutlery + straw! : https://shrsl.com/3cwfl Eco-Friendly Tote (great for grocery shopping!): https://shrsl.com/3cwfp Reusable straws + cleaning brushes (my fav!): https://shrsl.com/3cwft Eco-friendly laundry detergent: https://shrsl.com/3cwgo Directly offset your carbon footprint with Wren: https://shrsl.com/3d0t2 (Just click link, press get started, take the free C footprint quiz, then choose how much you want to reduce your footprint by donating to the C sequestration projects they're funding!) Non-textbook books I recommend: Oxygen by D. Canfield: https://amzn.to/3gffbCL Brief history of Earth by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/3w3hC1I Life on young planet by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/2RBMpny Some assembly required by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3w1Ezm2 Your inner fish by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3cpw3Wb Oxygen by N. Lane: https://amzn.to/3z4FgwZ Alien Oceans by K. Hand: https://amzn.to/3clMx1l Life's Engines: https://amzn.to/3w1Nhke Tools I use as a geologist/teacher/student: Geology field notebook: https://amzn.to/3lb6dJf Geology rock hammer: https://amzn.to/3DZw8MA Geological compass: https://amzn.to/3hfbdLu Geological hand lens: https://amzn.to/3jXysM5 Camera: https://amzn.to/3l6fGRT Carbon-neutral pencil bag: https://shrsl.com/3cvjv Carbon-neutral backpack: https://shrsl.com/3cvkc Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!