Which of the Following Describes the Ultimate Disposition of Most

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the ultimate disposition of most energy in an ecosystem?

• A) It is used to construct the bodies of decomposers.
• B) It is trapped as fossil fuels when producers die and become fossilized.
• C) It is continuously recycled back into the ecosystem.
• D) It eventually returns to space in the form of heat.

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Definitions:

Nonlabor Income

Income received that is not earned from direct labor or employment, such as dividends, interest, or rental income.

Wage Rate

The amount of money paid to employees for their work or services, often expressed per hour or year.

Labor

The human labor, involving both physical and intellectual activities, utilized in the creation of products and services.

Leisure

Free time when one is not working or occupied; time available for ease, relaxation, and activities one enjoys.