Which of the Following Has the Greatest Effect on the Rate

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the greatest effect on the rate of chemical cycling in an ecosystem?

• A)the ecosystem's rate of primary production
• B)the production efficiency of the ecosystem's consumers
• C)the rate of decomposition in the ecosystem
• D)the trophic efficiency of the ecosystem
• E)the location of the nutrient reservoirs in the ecosystem

---

Definitions:

Average Cost

A method of inventory valuation which calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all similar items in inventory.

Ending Inventory

The total value of a company's merchandise, raw materials, and products left unsold at the end of an accounting period.