Provide an Example of How the Overjustification Effect May Occur

question 9

Short Answer

Provide an example of how the overjustification effect may occur.

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Definitions:

Pyramid of Biomass

A graphical representation showing the total mass of organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

Nitrogen Fixation

The biological conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into a form (such as ammonia) usable by plants.

Nitrate

A polyatomic ion with the chemical formula NO3- or a compound containing this ion, commonly found in fertilizers, explosives, and natural water sources.

Ecosystem Management

A conservation focus that emphasizes restoring and maintaining ecosystem quality rather than the conservation of individual species.