Which of the following could qualify as a top-down control ona grassland community?(A) limitation of plant biomass by rainfall amount(B) influence of temperature on competition among plants(C) influence of soil nutrients on the abundance of grassesversus wildflowers(D) effect of grazing intensity by bison on plant speciesdiversity

Which of the following could qualify as a top-down control ona grassland community?(A) limitation of plant biomass by rainfall amount(B) influence of temperature on competition among plants(C) influence of soil nutrients on the abundance of grassesversus wildflowers(D) effect of grazing intensity by bison on plant speciesdiversity

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 2CT

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