Forest litter and carbon cycling

Forests are only a source of plant biodiversity.

True

False

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What is soil made of?

Only plant organic matter (especially leaves) which forms the humus

Rock and stones that forms the ground rock

Both organic and mineral matter

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In the soil, the mineralization process is a source of carbon.

True

False

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Carbon cycling in the forest is stable throughout the year.

True

False

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Litter decomposition is mainly a biological process

True

False

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Mineralisation is a process involving bacteria and fungi.

True

False

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