Which Ecosystems Have the Slowest Turnover Rates of Elements (The

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which ecosystems have the slowest turnover rates of elements (the greatest mean residence times) ?

• A) Boreal forests with large nutrient pools and low rates of litter input
• B) Temperate coniferous forests with low levels of nitrates in the soil
• C) Tropical forests with small nutrient pools and high rates of litter input
• D) Chaparrals with low amounts of moisture in the soil

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