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What is the primary way that energy enters an ecosystem?
What is the primary way that energy enters an ecosystem?
- Nutrient cycling
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Animal feeding
- Decomposition
What role do animals play in the movement of matter and energy through an ecosystem?
What role do animals play in the movement of matter and energy through an ecosystem?
- They facilitate nutrient cycling
- They feed on plants and on one another (correct)
- They release carbon back to the atmosphere
- They control the overall structure of the ecosystem
Which factor controls the overall structure of an ecosystem?
Which factor controls the overall structure of an ecosystem?
- Succession
- Shading
- Decomposition
- External factors such as climate (correct)
What role do decomposers play in nutrient cycling within an ecosystem?
What role do decomposers play in nutrient cycling within an ecosystem?
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What role do internal factors play in an ecosystem?
What role do internal factors play in an ecosystem?
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