What limits the ability of organisms to harness unlimited energy? Explain your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Throughout the food chain, some energy is lost in metabolic processes such as heat. Therefore, this limits organisms from receiving unlimited energy. Energy is lost in each trophic level.
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Refer to the above surface weather map.
At which of the following positions is the warm sector located?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
Why are the temperatures at La Paz more moderate in every month and so consistent overall as compared to Concepción?
Meat consumption is more common in developed countries than in developing countries
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Analyze the concept map above and consider how this applies to biogeochemical cycles. Which selection is most appropriate for a biosphere to geosphere interaction (letter H on the diagram)?
A. Respiration B. Coal formation C. Photosynthesis D. Deforestation