As Energy Flows in Ecosystems, It Can Be Said to

question 38

Multiple Choice

As energy flows in ecosystems, it can be said to

• A)cycle, as in a round trip
• B)flow from high-quality to low-quality energy in a one-way fashion
• C)either flow one way or cycle, depending on the type of energy involved
• D)flow in a two-directional fashion
• E)none of these answers

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Definitions:

Geophysical Surveys

Techniques used to study the Earth's subsurface by measuring physical properties like magnetic fields, gravity, and electrical conductivity.

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