Learning Materials
Features
Discover
Chapter 46: Q. 12 (page 1369)
The weight of living organisms in an ecosystem at a particular point in time is called: a. energy b. production c. entropy d. biomass
The correct option is d. biomass .
Over 30 million students worldwide already upgrade their learning with 91影视!
All the tools & learning materials you need for study success - in one app.
Get started for free
What term describes the use of mathematical equations in the modeling of linear aspects of ecosystems?
a. analytical modeling b. simulation modeling c. conceptual modeling d. individual-based modeling
The process whereby oxygen is depleted by the growth of microorganisms due to excess nutrients in aquatic systems is called
. dead zoning
. eutrophication
. retrofication
. depletion
Organisms that can make their own food using inorganic molecules are called: a. autotrophs b. heterotrophs c. photoautotrophs d. chemoautotrophs
2. The process whereby oxygen is depleted by the growth of microorganisms due to excess nutrients in aquatic systems is called ________. a. dead zoning b. eutrophication c. retrofication d. depletion
How would loss of fungi in a forest effect biogeochemical cycles in the area? a. Nitrogen could no longer be fixed into organic molecules.
b. Phosphorus stores would be released for use by other organisms.
c. Sulfur release from eroding rocks would cease.
d. Carbon would accumulate in dead organic matter and waste.
What do you think about this solution?
We value your feedback to improve our textbook solutions.
Explanations 
Textbooks 
Flashcards 
91影视 AI 
Notes 
Study Plans 
Study Sets 
Find a degree 
Magazine