Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a consequence of biological magnification?
A) Toxic chemicals in the environment pose greater risk to top-level predators than to primary consumers.
B) Populations of top-level predators are generally smaller than populations of primary consumers.
C) The biomass of producers in an ecosystem is generally higher than the biomass of primary consumers.
D) Only a small portion of the energy captured by producers is transferred to consumers.
E) The amount of biomass in the producer level of an ecosystem decreases if the producer turnover time increases.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q57: Which of the following groups is most
Q58: Which of the following strategies would most
Q59: The primary difference between the small-population approach
Q60: Which of the following ecological locations has
Q61: What term did E. O. Wilson coin
Q62: Agricultural lands frequently require nutrient augmentation because<br>A)
Q63: To better comprehend the magnitude of current
Q64: Estimates of current rates of extinction<br>A) indicate
Q66: The long-term problem with red-cockaded woodpecker habitat
Q67: According to the small-population approach, what would