(19)Which of the following statements about ecosystems is FALSE: (a) The term "ecosystem" is most often used to refer to systems of moderate geographic extent that are somewhat self-contained (b) Areas where ecosystems meet may consist of transitional zones called ecotones in which elements of each ecosystem mix (c) Adjacent ecosystems may share components and interact with each other (d) Examples of ecosystem given in the book show that only 10% of those artificially constructed by scientists and engineers are viable after 30 to 50 years.

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