BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES Introduction: The flow of energy is linear in ecosystems but its opposite nutrients go through a cyclical process. The nutrients are locked in the dead remains of organisms and come back into the soil by decomposers. The recycling of these nutrients is called the biogeochemical or nutrient cycle. As we know about the biosphere, it is a closed system i.e. nutrients are neither imported nor exported. There are two manners of the biogeochemical cycle: Reservoir pool: The reservoir pool stores large amounts of nutrients as atmosphere or rock.…
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Lakes of India
Lakes of India What are Lakes? Lakes are static bodies of water that are surrounded by land on all sides. They vary in size and depth. Which is the largest lake in the world? The Caspian Sea (The largest inland water body) is the world’s largest lake, followed by the superior lake (North America) and the Victoria lake ( Africa). The largest lake in India In India, Chilka Lake is the largest saltwater lake while Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake. List of important Lakes in India with related…
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