What Would Happen If Death and Decay Did Not Occur

question 51

Multiple Choice

What would happen if death and decay did not occur?

• A)the decomposer component of the food chain would be operating well.
• B)the wastes generated by organisms would not decompose and,consequently,the surface of Earth would become covered with nondecaying animal wastes.
• C)nutrient cycling would continue,so soils would eventually become more fertile,plants would grow,and the food chain would operate efficiently.
• D)nutrient cycling would slow down and operate less efficiently.

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Finishing Department

A section within a manufacturing operation where products undergo final processing, treatments, or coatings before being ready for sale.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

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Forming Department

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