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What is the consequence of essential elements becoming depleted due to the lack of nutrient cycles?
What is the consequence of essential elements becoming depleted due to the lack of nutrient cycles?
- Decline in biodiversity (correct)
- Increase in greenhouse gas emissions
- Soil degradation
- Water pollution
How are the carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles related?
How are the carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles related?
- Changes in one cycle prevent changes in the others
- They are completely independent cycles
- Changes in one cycle have no impact on the others
- They are interdependent cycles (correct)
How can deforestation alter nutrient cycles?
How can deforestation alter nutrient cycles?
- It disrupts the carbon cycle (correct)
- It increases water pollution
- It reduces greenhouse gas emissions
- It has no impact on nutrient cycles
What is one negative impact of agricultural practices involving nitrogen-based fertilizers?
What is one negative impact of agricultural practices involving nitrogen-based fertilizers?
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Why is it important to increase awareness about nutrient cycles?
Why is it important to increase awareness about nutrient cycles?
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What is the role of saprobionts in natural ecosystems?
What is the role of saprobionts in natural ecosystems?
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How do mycorrhizae benefit plants in natural ecosystems?
How do mycorrhizae benefit plants in natural ecosystems?
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What is the main function of nutrient cycles in an ecosystem?
What is the main function of nutrient cycles in an ecosystem?
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Which type of microorganisms play a crucial role in nutrient recycling in natural ecosystems?
Which type of microorganisms play a crucial role in nutrient recycling in natural ecosystems?
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Why are nutrient cycles described as 'continuous movement'?
Why are nutrient cycles described as 'continuous movement'?
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