If All Terrestrial Autotrophs Were Removed from the Planet, How

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Multiple Choice

If all terrestrial autotrophs were removed from the planet, how would this alter the rate of carbon cycling on Earth?

• A)The rate of carbon cycling would remain the same because microorganisms would liberate carbon faster into the atmosphere.
• B)The rate of carbon cycling would decrease because the link between primary consumers and primary producers would be eliminated.
• C)The rate of carbon cycling would decrease because there could be no terrestrial animals without plants supporting higher trophic levels.
• D)The rate of carbon cycling would increase because marine primary producers would be able to use all the sunlight and not have to compete with terrestrial plants for light.

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