Scientists Have Studied Nutrient Cycles and Determined That These Cycles

question 28

Multiple Choice

Scientists have studied nutrient cycles and determined that these cycles affect the health of the biosphere. Which cycles are of most concern?

• A) Carbon and nitrogen
• B) Nitrogen and phosphorus
• C) Carbon and phosphorus
• D) Carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus

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