Figure 54.7 -After Looking at the Experiment in the Figure Above,what Can

question 6

Multiple Choice

Figure 54.7
-After looking at the experiment in the figure above,what can be said about nutrient export in ecosystems?

• A)Nutrient export is typically 10 times lower in a clear-cut watershed.
• B)Nutrient export is typically 10 times higher in a clear-cut watershed.
• C)Nutrient export is typically 10 times higher in an uncut watershed.
• D)Nutrient export is not affected by any form of cutting.

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