Question

1. which of the following is not true about

matter in the biosphere?
(a) matter is recycled in the biosphere.
(b) biogeochemical cycles transform and reuse
molecules.
(c) the total amount of matter decreases over
time.
(d) water and nutrients pass between
organisms and the environment.
(e) the lack of a specific nutrient can reduce
primary productivity.

Explanation:

Biogeochemical cycles transform and reuse matter in the biosphere. Water and nutrients pass between organisms and the environment. A lack of a specific nutrient can reduce primary productivity. However, the total amount of matter does not decrease over time as it is recycled.

Answer:

C. The total amount of matter decreases over time.