11 Questions
Biogeochemical cycles involve only biological and chemical interactions.
False
Carbon is fixed through respiration.
False
The oxygen cycle is not essential for organisms.
False
Phosphorus is not a biogeochemical cycle.
False
Carbon deposits are released through natural activities only.
False
Nitrogen is an essential component of proteins.
False
The natural release of phosphorus is very rapid.
False
Water is responsible for the distribution of heat and energy in the Earth's atmosphere.
True
Human activities have had no impact on the nitrogen cycle.
False
Sulfur compounds are determinants of the basicity of rainfall, surface water, and soil.
False
Biogeochemical cycles are not essential for the functioning of ecosystems.
False
Test your understanding of biogeochemical cycles, including the carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur cycles. Learn how these cycles involve biological, geologic, and chemical interactions and represent the cyclic movement of matter in an ecosystem. Illustrate and construct diagrams of these cycles to reinforce your knowledge.
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