The following figure depicts the outline of a large fairy ring that has appeared overnight in an open meadow, as viewed from above. The fairy ring represents the furthest advance of this mycelium through the soil. Locations A-D are all 0.5 meters below the soil surface. Responses may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-At which location is the mycelium currently absorbing the most nutrients per unit surface area, per unit time?

Question

The following figure depicts the outline of a large fairy ring that has appeared overnight in an open meadow, as viewed from above. The fairy ring represents the furthest advance of this mycelium through the soil. Locations A-D are all 0.5 meters below the soil surface. Responses may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
 
-At which location is the mycelium currently absorbing the most nutrients per unit surface area, per unit time?

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The mycelium is absorbing the most nutrients per unit surface area, per unit time at location A because the concentration of nutrients is highest at that location.

The Following Figure Depicts the Outline of a Large Fairy