Which of the Following Has the Greatest Effect on the Rate

question 18

Multiple Choice

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 consumers
• C)the trophic efficiency of the ecosystem
• D)the location of the nutrient reservoirs

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