To Recycle Nutrients, an Ecosystem Must Have, at a Minimum

question 18

Multiple Choice

To recycle nutrients, an ecosystem must have, at a minimum, ________.

• A) producers
• B) producers and decomposers
• C) producers, primary consumers, and decomposers
• D) producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and decomposers

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Definitions:

Value Equilibrium

A conceptual state where differing values or interests reach a balance or harmony.

Just Punishment

Punishment deemed fair and appropriate for the crime committed, considering both the act and its consequences.

Steffen (2012)

Likely references a specific scholarly work or study by an author named Steffen in the year 2012, requiring further context to specify its content.

Demise of Rehabilitation

The decline or reduction in emphasis on rehabilitation as a primary goal in the criminal justice system, often in favor of punitive approaches.