3. Chemical Oceanography
Nutrient Cycles — Quiz
Test your understanding of nutrient cycles with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following describes the process where nutrients are carried from land into marine ecosystems by rivers and streams?
Question 2
What is the primary way that marine organisms, particularly phytoplankton, obtain phosphorus from the water column?
Question 3
Which of the following is a major reservoir for nitrogen in the marine environment, but is largely unavailable for direct biological use?
Question 4
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of decomposers in marine nutrient cycles?
Question 5
What is the primary limiting nutrient for primary productivity in many open ocean regions?