Which statement best explains what would most likely occur first in the amount of organic matter in an area suddenly

Which of these gymnosperms are known to be important in maintaining the balance of carbon in an ecosystem?

CaHeK987 [17]

The correct answer is: [D]:

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→ " redwood tree forests " .

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Note: Let us consider the other answer choices.

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Choice: [A]: "garden flowering plants" ; is incorrect — since these are not generally considered to be part of a true or traditional "ecosystem" ; and especially since "garden flowering plants" are, in fact, "flowering plants" — which means that they are "angiosperms" — Not "gymnosperms ".

→ Rule out: " Choice: [A] " .

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Choice: [B]: " ferns and liverworts " ; is incorrect — since both ferns — as well as liverworts — are Not "gymnosperms ".

Liverworts are "bryophytes" {which lack true vascular tissue] ; and ferns are "pterophytes" ["seedless vascular plants"].

→ Rule out: " Choice: [B] " .

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Choice: [C]: " mosses and horsetails "; is incorrect ; since both mosses — as well as horsetails — are Not "gymnosperms ". Mosses are "bryophytes" (see aforementioned) ; and horsetails are "non-seed bearing plants" that spread vegetatively [underground; by asexual reproduction — and Not by seed .].

→ Rule out: " Choice: [C] " .

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Choice: [D]: " redwood tree forests " ;

— is the only answer choice provided that is a "gymnosperm".

Furthermore, the "redwood tree" is a conifer (i.e. "coniferous; or, "cone-bearing" plant} that reproduces through seeds spread by "cone") — and all "conifers" are a type of "gymnosperm."

Furthermore, "redwood trees" grow large and tall, and redwood forest communities within an ecosystem; due to there size and presence, are: "known to be important in maintaining the balance of carbon in an ecosystem."

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→ As such, the correct answer is:

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→ Answer choice: [D]: " redwood tree forests " .

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Hope this helps!

Best wishes to you in your academic endeavors

— and within the "Brainly" community!

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Verizon [17]

Answer:

pluto

Explanation:

the others are formed from other things

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Answer:

10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,1,2

10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

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What three categories of energy expenditure make up the total energy expenditure? Define each briefly. For the average person, h

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The categories of energy expenditure include the following:

Resting metabolic rate - This is the total number of calories burned when your body is completely at rest and accounts for 60-75 percent

Thermic effect of feeding - This happens during feeding in which the metabolic rate increases and heat is produced and accounts for 5-15 percent

The thermic effect of activity - the amount of energy burned during all physical activity and accounts for 15-30 percent.

<h3>What is Energy expenditure?</h3>

These are the processes which involves how energy is used or spent. The categories are mentioned above with their appropriate explanations.

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Which is an abiotic factor of the boomslang's environment?

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A. The sun
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