The path that an element takes as it moves from abiotic systems through living organisms and back, is referred to as its

Biogeochemical cycle is the only cycle where both biotic and abiotic factors are counted. This means that elements move from nature or the Earth to living organisms, and then back to nature. Biogeochemical cycles include elements such as carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen.

Biological cycle depends on only living organisms.

Nutrient cycle consists of only nutrients, and is functional only in living organisms.

Geochemical cycle consists of chemicals present only in the Earth's crust.