STANDARD Botany Nutrient Cycling MCQ Question
The amount of nutrients, such as carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, etc., present in the soil at any given time, is referred to as the ________
standing state
standing crop
pyramid
productivity
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Standing state refers to the amount of nutrients present in the soil at any given time, which is a measure of the nutrient availability in an ecosystem.
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