Which Statement Most Accurately Describes How Matter and Energy Are

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement most accurately describes how matter and energy are used in ecosystems?

• A) Matter is cycled through ecosystems; energy is not.
• B) Energy is cycled through ecosystems; matter is not.
• C) Energy can be converted into matter; matter cannot be converted into energy.
• D) Matter can be converted into energy; energy cannot be converted into matter.
• E) Matter is used in ecosystems; energy is not.

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