The Primary Contribution of Decomposers to an Ecosystem Occurs When

question 53

Multiple Choice

The primary contribution of decomposers to an ecosystem occurs when they

• A) capture solar energy.
• B) recycle nutrients sequestered in organisms back to the physical environment.
• C) regulate the number of producers.
• D) prevent consumer overpopulation.

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Definitions:

Chase Strategy

A business approach where production meets the exact demand without holding excess inventory, adjusting output as needed.

Production Rate

The speed at which goods are manufactured or processed in a given amount of time, often measured in units per hour or per day.

Machine Capacity

The maximum amount of work that a machine or plant can produce in a given period, usually measured in units of output.

Aggregate Planning

A marketing activity that does an aggregate plan for the production process, in advance of 6 to 18 months, to give an idea to management as to what quantity of materials and other resources are to be procured and when.