How Do the Pyramids of Biomass for Silver Springs, Florida

question 37

Multiple Choice

How do the pyramids of biomass for Silver Springs, Florida, and the English Channel compare?

• A) They are both typical of most ecosystems.
• B) They both indicate that producers are quickly eaten by herbivores.
• C) The pyramid for Silver Springs is typical of most ecosystems, and the English Channel pyramid indicates that producers are quickly eaten by herbivores.
• D) The pyramid for Silver Springs indicates that producers are quickly eaten by herbivores, and the English Channel pyramid is typical of most ecosystems.
• E) Both pyramids indicate overgrowth of producers.

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