Assuming That the Concept of a River Continuum Is Correct

question 44

Multiple Choice

Assuming that the concept of a river continuum is correct, how would a second-, third-, and fourth-order river be ranked, in terms of the importance of terrestrial vegetation as a food source for the organisms within it?

• A) Fourth order > third order > second order
• B) Third order > second order > fourth order
• C) Second order > fourth order > third order
• D) Second order > third order > fourth order

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