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Patterns in Systems

Question 18 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Which of the following statements about biogeochemical cycles is true?

Answer
A
Biogeochemical cycles are cycles involving only nonliving components.
B
The rock cycle is a biogeochemical cycle.
C
Biogeochemical cycles are not an important part of the Earth system.
D
Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen cycles are biogeochemical cycles.

Explanation

Biogeochemical cycles move elements through both living organisms and nonliving parts of Earth, such as the atmosphere, water, and soil. Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen all cycle through these components, so they are biogeochemical cycles. Choice A is wrong because these cycles do not involve only nonliving components.

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