The Carbon Cycle in Ecosystems Mostly Follows the Same Paths

question 32

Multiple Choice

The carbon cycle in ecosystems mostly follows the same paths as the movement of

• A) water.
• B) nitrogen.
• C) phosphorus.
• D) energy.
• E) heat.

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Definitions:

Edge Effects

The changes in population or community structures that occur at the boundary of two or more habitats, affecting biodiversity and ecological dynamics.

Ecotones

Transition areas between two biomes or ecosystems where species from both areas can interact and various species can thrive.

Island Biogeography

The study of the distribution and dynamics of species on islands, focusing on the factors that affect species richness and extinction rates.

Immigration Rates

The frequency or number of individuals moving into a region or country from another region or country.