To Recycle Nutrients, an Ecosystem Must Have, at a Minimum

question 32

Multiple Choice

To recycle nutrients, an ecosystem must have, at a minimum,

• A) producers.
• B) producers and decomposers.
• C) producers, primary consumers, and decomposers.
• D) producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and decomposers.
• E) producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, top carnivores, and decomposers.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Attraction

The force that draws people together and creates the desire for ongoing interaction.

Self-Esteem

A person's inner judgment of their own value, involving their beliefs about themselves as well as their emotional conditions.

Physical Appearance

Physical appearance refers to the observable traits of an individual, including bodily shape, facial features, and other physical characteristics, which can influence social perceptions and interactions.

Cause-Effect Relationship

The principle that there is a direct relationship between an event (the cause) and its consequence (the effect).