NUTRIENT CYCLE

Question 1

defined as the cyclic pathway by which nutrients pass-through, in order to be recycled and reutilised. The pathway comprises cells, organisms, community and ecosystem.

Answer 1

Nutrient Cycle

Question 2

-play an important role in nutrient recycling.
-They decompose organic matter to release nutrients.
-They are also important to trap and transform nutrients into the soil, which can be taken up by plant roots.

Answer 2

Soil microbes

Question 3

a cyclic process that encompasses the movement of nutrients from the physical environment to living organisms and back to the environment.

Answer 3

Nutrient cycling

Question 3

Nutrient recycling involves both biotic and abiotic components. The main abiotic components are:

Answer 3

air, water, soil.

Question 4

Refers to the transfer of energy from one trophic level to another in the food chain and food web.

Answer 4

Energy Flow