Chapter 55: Q5TYU (page 1236)
Which of the following has the greatest effect on the rate of chemical cycling in an ecosystem?
(A) the rate of decomposition in the ecosystem
(B) the production efficiency of the ecosystem鈥檚 consumers
(C) the trophic efficiency of the ecosystem
(D) the location of the nutrient reservoirs in the ecosystem
Short Answer
(A)The statement 鈥渢he rate of decomposition in the ecosystem鈥 is correct.
(B)The statement 鈥渢he production efficiency of the ecosystem鈥檚 consumers鈥 is incorrect.
(C)The statement鈥渢he trophic efficiency of the ecosystem鈥 is incorrect.
(D)The statement鈥渢he location of the nutrient reservoirs in the ecosystem鈥 is incorrect.