You are studying a newly-established nature preserve, and find that the biomass of herbivores within it is 10 kJ/m2. Based on the graph below, what would you predict about the primary productivity of the area relative to other ecosystems?
A. It would be higher than tundra, but lower than savannah.
B. It would be higher than savanna, but lower then tropical forest.
C. It would be higher than savannah, but lower than temperate forest.
D. It would be higher than desert, but lower than tundra.
A. It would be higher than tundra, but lower than savannah.
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A) appears only in adults. B) appears only during early stages of development. C) is found throughout the life cycle. D) may or may not appear at all; it is not found in all chordates. E) appears at least during early stages of development.
What viral disease has been successfully eradicated?
A. smallpox B. cowpox C. vaccinia D. varicella E. erythrovirus
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.