Which of the following best explains the observation that matter may be gained by, or lost from, ecosystems?
A) Chemoautotrophic organisms can convert matter to energy.
B) Matter can move from one ecosystem to another.
C) Photosynthetic organisms convert solar energy to sugars.
D) Heterotrophs convert heat to energy.

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Matter can be transferred between ecosystems through various processes such as water flow, wind, and the movement of animals, leading to a gain or loss of matter in a particular ecosystem.

Which of the Following Best Explains the Observation That Matter