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How does the water cycle help drive various biogeochemical cycles in nature?

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Correct answer: It acts as a solvent to dissolve and transport nutrients

Answer: B. Water is an effective natural solvent. As rainwater passes through the atmosphere and soil, it dissolves some gases, mineral ions, and nutrients. Flowing water then transports these materials through soil, rivers, groundwater, plants, and organisms. Weathering can release elements such as phosphorus from rocks, and water helps move those dissolved substances into ecosystems. Water also carries carbon and nitrogen compounds, although each biogeochemical cycle includes additional biological, chemical, and geological processes. A is wrong because water may dissolve or transport gases; it does not simply destroy them. C is wrong because water can contribute to weathering rather than generally making all rocks hard. D is wrong because water availability supports organisms and does not stop nitrogen fixation. Memory cue: water is nature’s dissolving and transport medium.

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Biogeochemical CyclesSolventNutrient TransportHydrological CycleThe Living WorldBiologyClass 11 Mcq

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