What serves the function in food chains of returning nutrients to the soil to be recycled?

A. producers
B. primary consumers
C. secondary consumers
D. decomposers
E. apex predators


D. decomposers

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For recycling to be successful, three steps must be applied consistently. The three steps, in order of application, are ____.

A. collecting recyclables, converting recyclables, and buying/selling recyclables B. buying/selling recyclables, converting recyclables, and collecting recyclables C. collecting recyclables, converting recyclables, and storing recyclables D. buying/selling recyclables, storing recyclables, and converting recyclables E. collecting recyclables, buying/selling recyclables, and storing recyclables

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Cloud cover reduces both the daily high and daily low temperatures

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Use the below data to answer the questions. Find the regression coefficients (the intercept and slope coefficients).

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