Factors That Affect the Final Amount of Stored Energy in an Ecosystem

question 29

Multiple Choice

Factors that affect the final amount of stored energy in an ecosystem include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) the size of the producers.
• B) the availability of mineral nutrients.
• C) how much sunlight and rainfall are available during a growing season.
• D) the temperature range.
• E) the type of decomposers.

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