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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

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(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.

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Chemical cycling in the ecosystem

The cyclic exchange of chemicals between organisms and the environment is called chemical cycling. The three major components that transfer throughout the ecosystem are nitrogen, phosphorous, and carbon.

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Explanation of option ‘(A)’

Decomposition release carbon and nutrients from the complex material that makes up living things, reintroducing them into the biological system and making them available to plants and other species.

Thus, the decomposition rate in the ecosystem has the greatest effect on the rate of chemical cycling.

Therefore, the given statement is correct.

03

Explanation of option ‘(B)’

Sugars, lipids, and proteins were taken from other species are used by consumers as a source of energy to expand and sustain their cells. It is impossible to recycle the energy that flows through the biosphere.

Thus, the production efficiency of the ecosystems consumers does not affect the chemical cycling.

Therefore, the given statement is incorrect.

04

Explanation of option ‘(C)’

The ratio of one trophic level's production to the next lower trophic level's production is computed as the percentage of energy gained and converted into biomass by consumers in one trophic level from the total stored energy of the preceding trophic level. This is the trophic efficiency which is not recycled.

Thus, the trophic efficiency of the ecosystem does not affect the rate of chemical cycling.

Therefore, the given statement is incorrect.

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Explanation of option ‘(D)’

The 'reservoir' aims to fill the gap left by an imbalance in the rate of input and efflux. The place where nutrients are stored for a more extended period is called a reservoir. The location of the reservoir thus does not affect the cycling in the ecosystem.

Thus, the location of the reservoir does not affect the chemical cycling in the ecosystem.

Therefore, the given statement is incorrect.

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(A) Both decomposition rate and NEP would decrease.

(B) Neither would change.

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(D) Decomposition rate would decrease and NEP would increase.

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