Biogeochemical and technological forces in the biosphere of the earth.
| Biosphere components | Tons per year |
|---|---|
| Biogeochemical processes. | |
| Yield of photomass | 1 × 1010 |
| Cycle of inorganic elements | 1 × 1010 |
| River discharges: | |
| Dissolved substances | 3 × 109 |
| Suspended substances | 2 × 1010 |
| Anthropogenic sources. | |
| Output of fertilizers | 3 × 108 |
| Industrial dusts | 3 × 108 |
| Garbage, urban wastes, and byproducts | 2 × 1010 |
| Mine refuse | 5 × 109 |
| Aerosols and gas discharges | 1 × 109 |