Among the biogeochemical cycles mentioned below, _________ are sedimentary and ________ are gaseous.
Carbon cycle, Nitrogen cycle, Phosphorus cycle, Sulphur cycle
A
2, 2
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B
1, 3
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C
3, 1
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D
4, 0
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Solution
The correct option is A 2, 2 Movement of nutrients occurs through various biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem and is termed as biogeochemical cycle. It is of two types based on the reservoirs -
Gaseous cycle - The reservoir exists in the atmosphere. Example: Nitrogen, carbon, etc.
Sedimentary cycle - The reservoir exists in the earth’s crust. Examples : Sulphur, phosphorus, etc.