a) Provide the terms necessary to fill in the blanks (i - v) in the diagram below that represents two key components of ecosystem ecology. Be sure to use terminology consistent with the rest of the diagram. b) What fundamental ecosystem processes are illustrated in the diagram below by the solid arrows and by dashed arrows?

a) Provide the terms necessary to fill in the blanks (i - v) in the diagram below that represents two key components of ecosystem ecology. Be sure to use terminology consistent with the rest of the diagram. b) What fundamental ecosystem processes are illustrated in the diagram below by the solid arrows and by dashed arrows?

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter25: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5SQ: All the following are renewable energy sources except ______. a. hydropower b. wind c. natural gas...

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