Describe where most carbon is stored in temperate zone forests and grasslands.

Q: In the Nutrient Energy Ecosystem define the important players of this system.

A: The Nutrient Energy Ecosystem, also known as the food chain or food web, is a complex system of…

Q: Rank the following energy sources from highest to lowest carbon intensity. (1 being the highest, 4…

A: The increased usage of non renewable energy sources has led to the widespread air pollution and…

Q: define Boreal forest

A: Forests are the areas rich in microorganisms, flora and fauna.

Q: ound-trip flights to Costa Rica each year. Show your work. Calculate the number of acres of forest…

A: Solution :: Step 1 of 3 : Biomass refers to mass of living organisms which includes plants, animals,…

Q: Net primary productivity refers to     the rate of energy storage as organic matter by autotrophs…

A: The net primary productivity is referred as  the energy to all heterotrophic activity. Customers…

Q: Why does primary productivity vary in different ecosystems?

A: The productivity in ecology is refers to the rate of generation of biomass in an ecosystem. It is…

Q: Outline salient features of carbon cycling in an ecosystem.

A: Ecosystem is a system which comprises of the biotic and abiotic components. Biotic components are…

Q: What are the main environmental problems associated with fossil fuel use?

A: Fossil fuels are very limited  and it takes millions of years to form. Also fossil fuels leads to…

Q: Which of the following ground cover conditions contributes to the highest loss of topsoil and…

A: Soil erosion refers to the process by which soil is moved or displaced from one location to another…

Q: the space required for wind energy worth it?

A: Wind energy is a renewable source of energy and is quite precious because it is easily available at…

Q: Describe representative organisms of the boreal forest, temperate deciduous forest, temperate rain…

A: The earth forest land is generally divided into eight terrestrial biomes. Biomes are large-scale…

Q: Explain how the carbon cycle is related to energy flow in ecosystems. SIMPLE EXPLANATION IF…

A: An ecosystem is essential to all life. Ecosystems rely on all of their elements to function…

Q: Describe important consumers in the Tumucumaque National Park ecosystem located in the Brazilian…

A: Introduction Tumucumaque, which means “the rock on top of the mountain” in the language of the…

Q: Why do most forested ecosystems tend toward a long-term, “sustainable” level of soil organic matter?

A: Forested ecosystems, also known as forest ecosystems or woodlands, are terrestrial ecosystems…

Q: Which ecosystem has the highest gross primary productivity?

A: Gross primary productivity (GPP) is the rate at which energy is converted into organic matter. This…

Q: A family travels from New York City to Costa Rica three times a year for a vacation. The family…

A: Biomass refers to mass of living organisms which includes plants, animals, and micro-organisms, or…