Which Statement About the Nitrogen Cycle is False

Question

Which statement about the nitrogen cycle is false?
A) The nitrogen cycle is not linked to the carbon cycle.
B) Atmospheric nitrogen exists primarily in the unreactive dinitrogen gas form.
C) Despite their relatively small size, land and ocean surface pools of nitrogen have very high biological activity.
D) Human activities have greatly altered the global nitrogen cycle.

Accepted Answer

The nitrogen cycle is indeed linked to the carbon cycle, as both cycles involve interactions between the atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere, and are crucial for ecosystem functioning.