Apentix/AP Environmental Science/Unit 1: The Living World: Ecosystems/Question

AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt

A biomass pyramid in an aquatic system can be inverted because

A.phytoplankton reproduce so fast they support more consumer biomass at any instant

B.fish eat more energy than exists

C.water stores extra sunlight

D.consumers photosynthesize

Explanation

Core Concept

Tiny producers with rapid turnover can be outweighed by the consumers they feed — a snapshot of biomass, unlike the always-upright energy pyramid.

Correct Answer

Aphytoplankton reproduce so fast they support more consumer biomass at any instant

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