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Which one of the following is NOT a gaseous biogeochemical cycle in an ecosystem?

  1. A
    Carbon cycle
  2. B
    Sulphur cycle
  3. C
    Phosphorus cycle
  4. D
    Nitrogen cycle

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Biogeochemical cycles are categorized as:Gaseous: The reservoir is in the atmosphere (e.g., Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen).Sedimentary: The reservoir is in the Earth's crust (e.g., Phosphorus, Calcium).Sulphur is sometimes considered a hybrid but is primarily sedimentary. Phosphorus is purely sedimentary.

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Which one of the following is NOT a gaseous biogeochemical cycle in an ecosystem?
A
Carbon cycle
B
Sulphur cycle
C
Phosphorus cycle
D
Nitrogen cycle

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