The document explains the oxygen cycle as a biogeochemical process involving the flow of nutrients between living organisms and non-living components, emphasizing the roles of photosynthesis and respiration in maintaining atmospheric oxygen levels. It also covers the nitrogen cycle, detailing how nitrogen compounds are produced, assimilated, and returned to the atmosphere, and briefly mentions the carbon cycle's integration with these processes. Additionally, the significance of the ozone layer in protecting the Earth from harmful UV radiation and the threats posed by CFCs is discussed.