The Amount of Biomass That Is Produced in an Area

question 38

Multiple Choice

The amount of biomass that is produced in an area during a given time would be referred to as

• A)productivity.
• B)chemosynthesis.
• C)nutrient load.
• D)production.

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Definitions:

Crustal Blocks

These are large areas of the Earth's crust that have moved together or apart due to tectonic activity.

Isostatic Adjustment

The equilibrium adjustment of the Earth's crust due to changes in load (such as the melting of glaciers), affecting the crust's vertical movement.

Significant Erosion

The process whereby soil, rock, and other surface material are removed from one location and transported elsewhere, typically by wind, water, or ice, in a manner that noticeably alters the landscape.

Mountain

A natural elevation of the Earth's surface rising significantly above the surrounding landscape, often formed through tectonic forces or volcanism.