Consider the Characteristics of Terrestrial Biomes

question 76

Multiple Choice

Consider the characteristics of terrestrial biomes. Would you expect more biomass in a trophic pyramid from the tropical rainforest compared to one from the taiga?

• A)Yes, because there is higher productivity at the equator than at the poles.
• B)Yes, because there is higher fungal diversity cycling carbon at the equator than at the poles.
• C)Yes, because there are higher numbers of predators at the equator than at the poles.
• D)No, because there are photosynthetic organisms in both biomes that support the trophic pyramids.
• E)No, because there are other producers at the poles that don't require sunlight to make up the difference in biomass that would be there if only sunlight were used as an energy source.

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