Biogeochemical Cycles Can Be Described as __________________

question 40

Multiple Choice

Biogeochemical cycles can be described as __________________.

• A) Circulation of chemical elements exclusively through the biotic portions of the biosphere
• B) Recycling of essential elements directly between living organisms
• C) Use of biochemical reactions in microbes to change unusable forms of elements from the physical environment into chemical forms that can be metabolized by other living organisms
• D) Circulation of chemical elements exclusively through the abiotic portions of the biosphere

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Definitions:

State And Local Governments

The regional and municipal levels of government within a country, responsible for local decision making and public services.

Social Regulation

Rules imposed by government to correct market failures and promote social welfare, often relating to health, safety, and the environment.

Decreases Product Innovation

A situation where there is a decline in the introduction of new products or improvements to existing ones, often due to market conditions or external constraints.

Increases Competition

A market condition where there is a rise in the number of firms or the level of competition, leading to greater choice and potentially lower prices for consumers.