Which of the following has the greatest effect on the rate of chemical cycling within an ecosystem?
A) the ecosystem's rate of primary production
B) the secondary production efficiency of the ecosystem's consumers
C) the rate of decomposition in the ecosystem
D) the trophic efficiency of the ecosystem

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The rate of decomposition in an ecosystem greatly affects the rate of chemical cycling, as it determines how quickly nutrients are recycled back into the soil and made available again for primary producers.

Which of the Following Has the Greatest Effect on the Rate