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Question:

In which of the following, both pairs have correct combination?

Gaseous nutrient cycle-Sulphur and Phosphorus, Sedimentary nutrient cycle-Carbon and Nitrogen

Gaseous nutrient cycle-Carbon and sulphur, Sedimentary nutrient cycle-Nitrogen and sulphur

Gaseous nutrient cycle-Carbon and nitrogen, Sedimentary nutrient cycle- Sulphur and Phosphorus

Gaseous nutrient cycle-Sulphur and Phosphorus, Sedimentary nutrient cycle-Carbon and sulphur

Solution:

Sedimentary cycles involve the cyclic exchange of minerals from the earth's crust or the lithosphere with the biotic components of the ecosystem. Examples of cycles under the sedimentary category are sulfur and phosphorus cycles. Gaseous cycles involve the cyclic exchange of minerals between the atmosphere and the biotic world. Common examples of gaseous cycles are carbon and nitrogen cycles. So, the correct answer is option D.