context of organic matter decomposition rates, k values tend to decrease as latitude increases, with the average k value in a tropical rainforest equal to 2 and the average k value in a boreal forest equal to 0.4. If you put 1000 g of maple leaf litter on the forest floor of both biomes, how much leaf litter will be left in each biome after 5 days

context of organic matter decomposition rates, k values tend to decrease as latitude increases, with the average k value in a tropical rainforest equal to 2 and the average k value in a boreal forest equal to 0.4. If you put 1000 g of maple leaf litter on the forest floor of both biomes, how much leaf litter will be left in each biome after 5 days

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter20: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

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Problem 8RQ: Which of the following biomes is characterized by abundant water resources? a. deserts b. boreal...

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