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What is a key interaction between living and non-living things in tropical rainforests?
What is a key interaction between living and non-living things in tropical rainforests?
- Direct competition for sunlight between trees
- Migration of birds between different forest regions
- Predatory behavior of large mammals
- Nutrient cycling through decomposition of organic matter (correct)
How do coral reefs interact with non-living elements in their environment?
How do coral reefs interact with non-living elements in their environment?
- Chemical warfare against neighboring reefs
- Physical competition for space with other corals
- Symbiotic relationship with algae for energy production (correct)
- Utilization of soil nutrients for growth
What is a significant interaction between living and non-living components in mangrove swamps?
What is a significant interaction between living and non-living components in mangrove swamps?
- Use of aerial roots for competition with other plant species
- Consumption of decaying matter by large herbivorous mammals
- Protection of coastlines from erosion by trapping sediments (correct)
- Creation of physical barriers to prevent sunlight from reaching the water
