Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Ecosystem

Question:

What is the main reservoir for sedimentary type of biogeochemical cycle?

Options:

Atmosphere

Earth's crust

Stratosphere

Troposphere

Correct Answer:

Earth's crust

Explanation:

∙ The movement of nutrient elements through various components of an ecosystem is called as Nutrient cycling/ Biogeochemical cycling.

.Nutrient cycles are of two types- Gaseous and Sedimentary ∙

.The Reservoir for Gaseous type of nutrient cycle (Nitrogen and Carbon cycle) exists in the atmosphere.

∙ The reservoir for Sedimentary type of nutrient cycle ( Phosphorus and Sulphur cycle) is located in earth's crust.∙