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Select the CORRECT match. (a) Sedimentar...

Select the CORRECT match.
(a) Sedimentary cycle - Nitrogen cycle
(b) Guano deposit - phosphorus cycle
(c) Lithosphere - Reservoir pool of carbon
(d) Quercus - Species of woodland stage

A

Sedimentary cycle - Nitrogen cycle

B

Guano deposit - phosphorus cycle

C

Lithosphere - Reservoir pool of carbon

D

Quercus - Species of woodland stage

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To solve the question, we need to evaluate each option and determine which one is a correct match. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Option (a): Sedimentary cycle - Nitrogen cycle** - The sedimentary cycle refers to the movement of nutrients through the earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere, typically involving elements like phosphorus and sulfur. The nitrogen cycle, however, is a gaseous cycle that involves the transformation of nitrogen in various forms. - **Conclusion**: This is **not a correct match**. 2. **Option (b): Guano deposit - Phosphorus cycle** - Guano deposits are accumulations of bird excrement, which are rich in nutrients, particularly phosphorus. These deposits are often used as a fertilizer and are a significant source of phosphorus in ecosystems. - **Conclusion**: This is a **correct match**. 3. **Option (c): Lithosphere - Reservoir pool of carbon** - The lithosphere refers to the rigid outer layer of the Earth, which includes the crust and upper mantle. While it does contain carbon in various forms (like fossil fuels), it is primarily known as a reservoir for phosphorus rather than carbon. - **Conclusion**: This is **not a correct match**. 4. **Option (d): Quercus - Species of woodland stage** - Quercus is the genus that includes oak trees, which are commonly found in temperate deciduous forests. While they can be part of woodland ecosystems, they are not specifically classified as a "species of woodland stage." - **Conclusion**: This is **not a correct match**. ### Final Answer: The only correct match is **(b) Guano deposit - phosphorus cycle**. ---
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