Question

Gaseous cycle : Atmosphere :: Sedimentary cycle : ___________.

• A. Lithosphere
• B. Atmosphere
• C. Hydrosphere
• D. Both b and c

Answer 1

The correct option is A Lithosphere

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 (place where it normally exists in large quantities) -

• Gaseous cycle - The reservoir exists in the atmosphere. Example: Nitrogen, carbon, etc.
• Sedimentary cycle - The reservoir exists in the earth’s crust (lithosphere). Examples: Sulphur, phosphorus, etc.