Question

1. which of the following elements is not involved in the cycling of energy and matter on earth? oxygen nitrogen gold carbon clear all

Explanation:

Oxygen is involved in respiration and combustion processes related to energy - matter cycling. Nitrogen is part of the nitrogen cycle essential for life and ecosystem energy - matter flow. Carbon is central to the carbon cycle which is a major part of energy - matter cycling on Earth. Gold, however, is a noble metal and not directly involved in the major cycles of energy and matter on Earth.

Answer:

C. Gold