Which of the Following Is an Example of a Local

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a local biogeochemical cycle?

• A) O₂ released by oak trees in a forest
• B) CO₂ absorbed by phytoplankton in the open ocean
• C) excess NO₃⁻ converted to N₂ by denitrifying soil bacteria
• D) phosphorous being absorbed from the soil by a corn plant
• E) organic carbon remains of a leaf being converted to CO₂ by a fungus

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