Which of the following statements about biogeochemical cycl…

Biology Ecosystem Energy Flow and Food Chain Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following statements about biogeochemical cycles is false?

Caibon and nitrogen cycle faster than phosphorus.

All biogeochemical cycles include both organisms and nonliving components.

Most elements remain longest in the living portion of their cycle.

You may have atoms in your body that were once part of a dinosaur.

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In biogeochemical cycles, most elements stay for the longest time in nonliving reservoirs such as rocks, soil, oceans, and the atmosphere, not inside living organisms.

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