Ecology and Food Chains Quiz

Energy and matter flow from producers to decomposers to consumers.

Energy and matter flow from consumers to producers to decomposers.

Energy flows from decomposers to consumers to producers, while matter cycles within the ecosystem.

Energy flows from producers to consumers to decomposers, while matter cycles within the ecosystem. (correct)

The amount of energy and matter available in an ecosystem.

The maximum number of individuals of a species that can be supported by a given environment. (correct)

The number of limiting factors in an ecosystem.

The rate at which a population grows exponentially.

Nt = Noe^rt (correct)

dN/dt = K - N

N = K

dN/dt = rN