The mathematical model for geometric growth of a population is identical to the model for exponential growth, except that __________ in the geometric model.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Ecosystem services include processes that increase the quality of the abiotic environment. Which of the following processes would fall under this category?

#Question id: 11281

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Owls eat rats, mice, shrews, and small birds. Assume that, over a period of time, an owl consumes 5,000 J of animal material. The owl loses 2,300 J in feces and owl pellets and uses 2,500 J for cellular respiration. What is the production efficiency of this owl?

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Which of the following ecosystems would likely have the largest net primary productivity per hectare and why?

#Question id: 11283

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Herbivore ingests plant material with 1000 k j energy form producer and assimilated only 200 k J energy in their blood stream; additionally herbivore invests 120 k j energy in their maintenance. What is production efficiency of that herbivore?

#Question id: 11284

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Which of the following could qualify as a top-down control on a grassland community?

#Question id: 11285

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Terrestrial herbivores are animals that eat only plants and their digestive systems contain microbes that aid in the digestion of cellulose, Carnivores eat primarily animal flesh or fluids. Which of the following is correct is correct statement?