Which of the Following Has the Greatest Effect on the Rate

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the greatest effect on the rate of chemical cycling in an ecosystem?

• A) the rate of decomposition in the ecosystem
• B) the production efficiency of the ecosystem's consumers
• C) the trophic efficiency of the ecosystem
• D) the location of the nutrient reservoirs in the ecosystem

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