Energy flow and nutrient cycling are two important components of an ecosystem. What will be true comparison of the two?

1.  The amount of energy is much greater than the amount of nutrients
2.  Organisms always need nutrients, but they don't always need energy
3.  Nutrients are recycled, but energy is not
4.  Organisms always need energy, but they don't always need nutrients

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Study the given diagram and select the correct statements:

 
Statement I: There is unidirectional movement of energy towards the higher trophic levels and its dissipation and loss as heat to the environment.
Statement II: Nutrients are never lost from the ecosystems, rather they are recycled time and again indefinitely.

1. Only Statement I is correct.
2. Only Statement II is correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
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