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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 _________.
What is leaching?
Write the different steps taken in humification and mineralisation during the process of decomposition.
The process of mineralization by microorganism helps in the release of ______.
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?
The rate of decomposition of detritus is affected by the abiotic factors like availability of oxygen, pH of the soil substratum, temperature etc. Discuss.
Assertion (A): Decomposition process is slower if detritus is rich in lignin and cutin.
Reason (R): Decomposition is largely an oxygen requiring process.
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
