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Which phrase best describes a biogeochemical cycle?

◯ A. The movement of the chemical substance through Earth's bodies of water.

◯ B. The movement of the chemical substance between plants and animals.

◯ C. The movement of the chemical substance between the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of matter.

◯ D. The movement of the chemical substance through the biotic and abiotic parts of the Earth.

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