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प्रश्न
The major reservoir of carbon on earth is _________.
उत्तर
The major reservoir of carbon on earth is Oceans.
Explanation:
Deep trenches in the ocean, and even ocean water in general, are high in dissolved carbon and organic matter, both of which act as carbon sources. Furthermore, the ocean is the largest carbon reservoir due to nutrient leaching and precipitation from land.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Common detritivores in our ecosystem are _________.
Distinguish between Production and decomposition.
Name the type of detritus that decomposes faster. List any two factors that enhance the rate of decomposition.
Write the different steps taken in humification and mineralisation during the process of decomposition.
Decomposition is slow detritus is rich in ______.
The process of mineralisation by micro organisms helps in the release of ______.
What could be the reason for the faster rate of decomposition in the tropics?
How do you distinguish between humification and mineralisation?
A farmer harvests his crop and expresses his harvest in three different ways.
- I have harvested 10 quintals of wheat.
- I have harvested 10 quintals of wheat today in one acre of land.
- I have harvested 10 quintals of wheat in one acre of land, 6 months after sowing.
Do the above statements mean one and the same thing. If your answer is yes, give reasons. And if your answer is ‘no’ explain the meaning of each expression.
Observe the contents 1, 2, 3 and 4 of soil samples A, B and C shown in the graph. If the temperature and soil moisture of all soil samples are identical, which soil sample (s) will show faster decomposition?
1 indicates lignin content, 2 indicates chitin, 3 indicates nitrogen content, and 4 indicates sugar content
