When the Lithosphere and Biosphere Interact

question 32

Multiple Choice

When the lithosphere and biosphere interact,

• A)plants remove nutrients from the soil but return few if any nutrients to the soil.
• B)plants return nutrients to the soil but remove few if any nutrients from the soil.
• C)plants remove nutrients from the soil and return nutrients to the soil.
• D)plants acquire their nutrients directly from the air so that they do not disturb the nutrient structure in the soil.

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Definitions:

Cost Model

An accounting method that values an asset based on its historical cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset since it was put into use.

Recoverable Amount Test

A financial assessment to determine the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use.

Fair Value

What is expected as profit from selling an asset or what is required as payment to transfer a liability in a smooth market transaction on the established measurement date.