Question

Which one of the following pairs is a sedimentary type of biogeochemical cycle __________.

• A. Phosphorus and carbon dioxide
• B. Oxygen and nitrogen
• C. phosphorus and nitrogen
• D. phosphorus and sulphur

Answer 1

The correct option is D phosphorus and sulphur

In sedimentary cycles of matter, materials involved in circulation between biotic and abiotic components of biosphere are non gaseous and the reservoir pool is lithosphere e.g., phosphorus, calcium, magnesium.
Sulphur has both sedimentary and gaseous phases.

So, the correct answer is 'phosphorus and sulphur'