The Rainforest Nutrient Cycle
True or false? The nutrient cycle is the circulation of nutrients between biotic and abiotic elements, ensuring that plant life receive elements such as nitrogen, magnesium and potassium.
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The nutrient cycle in the tropical rainforest is...
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Identify the largest nutrient store in the tropical rainforest.
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Identify the largest nutrient flow in the tropical rainforest nutrient cycle.
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True or false? Rainforest soils contain few nutrients.
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True or false? There are few nutrients in the litter store as decomposers quickly break down dead leaves and branches.
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True or false? The rainforest nutrient cycle is an example of interdependence.
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True or false? The nutrient cycle in the rainforest is very robust.
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The nutrient cycle in the rainforest is very fragile. If a nutrient flow changes, this can have a negative impact on the ecosystem.
True or false? Leaching is an example for a nutrient flow from the biomass store.
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Leaching is a nutrient flow from the soil store.
Study the nutrient cycle diagram for the rainforest ecosystem. Identify the correct nutrient stores from the list below.
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The Rainforest Nutrient Cycle
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