The dynamics of an ecosystem depends on two main processes, which are ____.
A) the cycling of energy and the unidirectional flow of nutrients
B) the unidirectional flow of energy and the cycling of nutrients
C) the multidirectional flow of both energy and nutrients
D) the unidirectional flow of both energy and nutrients
E) the cycling of both energy and nutrients

Question

The dynamics of an ecosystem depends on two main processes, which are ____.​
A) the cycling of energy and the unidirectional flow of nutrients​
B) ​the unidirectional flow of energy and the cycling of nutrients
C) ​the multidirectional flow of both energy and nutrients
D) ​the unidirectional flow of both energy and nutrients
E) ​the cycling of both energy and nutrients

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The dynamics of an ecosystem depend on the unidirectional flow of energy (from the sun through producers to consumers and finally to decomposers) and the cycling of nutrients (where nutrients are recycled within the ecosystem).

The Dynamics of an Ecosystem Depends on Two Main Processes