Question

In ecosystem, cycling of nutrients is called

• A. Geological cycle
• B. Biogeochemical cycle
• C. Geochemical cycle
• D. Chemical cycle

Answer 1

The correct option is B Biogeochemical cycle

In ecosystem, cycling of nutrients is called biogeochemical cycle. In this, essential nutrients moves through biotic (biosphere) and abiotic (lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) compartments in an ecosystem. The various biogeochemical cycle includes carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, phosphorous cycle, oxygen cycles.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Biogeochemical cycle.'