In a Deciduous Oak Forest in the Northeastern United States

question 40

Multiple Choice

In a deciduous oak forest in the northeastern United States, one example of a nonliving component of the ecosystem is

• A) nematodes in the soil that feed on dead organic matter.
• B) nematodes in the soil that feed on plant roots.
• C) the smaller plants living under the oak trees.
• D) sunlight that filters through the canopy.
• E) animals such as deer that migrate through the forest but do not eat in the forest.

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Definitions:

Skill Variety

The degree to which a job requires a range of different skills and talents to perform tasks effectively.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that proposes that any job can be described in terms of five core job dimensions: skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback, which impact three critical psychological states, leading to enhanced work outcomes.

Task Significance

The degree to which a job has a significant impact on the lives or work of other people either in the immediate organization or in the external environment.

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