Matter and Energy Flow Through the Biosphere

question 39

Multiple Choice

Matter and energy flow through the biosphere.The flow of matter,however,differs from the flow of energy.Which of the following statements accurately describes these differences?

• A)Matter flows in cycles,whereas energy flows in one direction.
• B)Matter does not accompany energy as it enters the biosphere,but it does flow with energy from the biosphere.
• C)Energy flows from chemotrophs to phototrophs,whereas matter flows from phototrophs to chemotrophs.
• D)Energy flows as organic molecules are reduced to inorganic molecules,but matter does not.
• E)Matter and energy flow sometimes in cycles and sometimes unidirectionally.

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Definitions:

Egoistic Suicide

A concept introduced by Durkheim referring to suicides resulting from a lack of integration of the individual into society, often stemming from feelings of not belonging or being excessively individualistic.

Social Environment

The immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops, encompassing cultural, economic, and institutional activities.

Altruistic Suicide

The act of taking one's own life for the perceived benefit or wellbeing of others, often seen as a sacrifice.

Egoistic Suicide

A term defined by sociologist Emile Durkheim to describe a suicide resulting from the lack of social integration of the individual into society.