What Are the Two Main Processes That Ecosystems Depend Upon

question 17

Multiple Choice

What are the two main processes that ecosystems depend upon?

• A) speciation and evolution
• B) nutrient recycling and energy flow
• C) decomposition and nutrient recycling
• D) sunlight and photosynthesis

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