Which of the following has the greatest effect on the rate of chemical cycling within an
Ecosystem?
A) the ecosystem's rate of primary production
B) the secondary production efficiency of the ecosystem's consumers
C) the rate of decomposition in the ecosystem
D) the trophic efficiency of the ecosystem

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The rate of decomposition is the process through which nutrients and other organic compounds are released back into the ecosystem. Without efficient decomposition, the cycling of nutrients would be slowed down or halted, leading to a decrease in primary productivity and trophic levels, ultimately affecting the overall health of the ecosystem.

Which of the Following Has the Greatest Effect on the Rate