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Which process is responsible for energy entering an ecosystem?
Which process is responsible for energy entering an ecosystem?
- Decomposition
- Nutrient cycling
- Energy flows
- Photosynthesis (correct)
Which organisms play an important role in the movement of matter and energy through an ecosystem?
Which organisms play an important role in the movement of matter and energy through an ecosystem?
- Microbes
- Plants
- Decomposers
- Animals (correct)
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
- To control the overall structure of an ecosystem
- To facilitate nutrient cycling (correct)
- To convert sunlight into energy
- To release carbon back to the atmosphere
What are the external factors that control the overall structure of an ecosystem?
What are the external factors that control the overall structure of an ecosystem?
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How are biotic and abiotic components linked together in an ecosystem?
How are biotic and abiotic components linked together in an ecosystem?
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