9. The chemistry of aquatic ecosystems is determined bythe a. Amount of sats, nutrients, and oxygen dissolved in the water. b. Number of organisms present in the water. C. Amount of rainfallthe water receives. d. Biotic and abiotic factors in the water.

9. The chemistry of aquatic ecosystems is determined bythe a. Amount of sats, nutrients, and oxygen dissolved in the water. b. Number of organisms present in the water. C. Amount of rainfallthe water receives. d. Biotic and abiotic factors in the water.

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Chapter20: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

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9. The chemistry of aquatic ecosystems is determined by the
a. Amount of sats, nutrients, and oxygen dissolved in the water.
b. Number of organisms present in the water.
C. Amount of rainfallthe water receives.
d. Biotic and abiotic factors in the water.

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