Use the Formula $1 + r + r ^ { 2 } + \cdots + r ^ { n } = \frac { r ^ { n + 1 } - 1 } { r - 1 }$

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Essay

Use the formula $1 + r + r ^ { 2 } + \cdots + r ^ { n } = \frac { r ^ { n + 1 } - 1 } { r - 1 }$
(for all real numbers $r \neq 1$ and for all integers $n \geq 0$ ) to find
$$2 + 2 ^ { 2 } + 2 ^ { 3 } + \cdots + 2 ^ { m }$$
where m is an integer that is at least 1.

Describe the concepts of primary and secondary production in ecosystems, including the roles of different trophic levels.

Explain the significance of energy flow and trophic efficiency in ecological communities, including the roles of primary producers and consumers.

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Analyze the global patterns of NPP and understand the factors influencing these patterns, including temperature, precipitation, and geographic location.

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