Which Statement About Ecosystem Properties in Sycamore Creek, Arizona After

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement about ecosystem properties in Sycamore Creek, Arizona after flooding is false?

• A) Algal biomass initially increased, then leveled off.
• B) Total ecosystem respiration initially increased, then leveled off.
• C) Gross primary production initially increased, then leveled off.
• D) Nitrogen retention initially increased, then leveled off.

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