Question

1. which of the following is not true about matter in the biosphere?

a. matter is transferred in one direction through the biosphere.
b. biogeochemical cycles transform and reuse molecules.
c. the total amount of matter decreases over time.
d. human activity does not affect the movement of matter.

Explanation:

In the biosphere, matter is cycled through biogeochemical cycles and is reused, and the total amount of matter is conserved according to the law of conservation of mass. Also, human activities such as deforestation, burning of fossil - fuels etc. greatly affect the movement of matter. Matter is not transferred in one direction only but cycles through different components of the biosphere.

Answer:

a. Matter is transferred in one direction through the biosphere., c. The total amount of matter decreases over time., d. Human activity does not affect the movement of matter.