According to the river continuum, the main energy source for
A) small head streams is CPOM.
B) small head streams is FPOM.
C) small head streams is phytoplankton.
D) large rivers is phytoplankton.
E) large rivers is CPOM.

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The river continuum concept proposes that the main energy source for small head streams is coarse particulate organic matter (CPOM), which includes leaves, twigs, and other large organic material. This is because the flow in these small streams is slower, allowing CPOM to accumulate and decay. FPOM (fine particulate organic matter) and phytoplankton are more important energy sources in larger rivers with faster flow.

According to the River Continuum, the Main Energy Source for