Figure 55-1
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).
-The distribution in Figure 55-1 could be inverted:
A) if the producers had a high rate of productivity and reproduction, coupled with intense predation.
B) if the rate of biomass production of the primary consumers is greater than that of the producers.
C) if the rate of productivity of the primary consumers is greater than the primary productivity.
D) if the standing biomass of the producers is greater than the biomass of all of the consumers.
E) only under artificial or laboratory conditions.

Question

Figure 55-1
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). 
-The distribution in Figure 55-1 could be inverted:
A) if the producers had a high rate of productivity and reproduction, coupled with intense predation. 
B) if the rate of biomass production of the primary consumers is greater than that of the producers. 
C) if the rate of productivity of the primary consumers is greater than the primary productivity. 
D) if the standing biomass of the producers is greater than the biomass of all of the consumers. 
E) only under artificial or laboratory conditions.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because if the producers had a high rate of productivity and reproduction, coupled with intense predation, the distribution could be inverted.

Figure 55-1 Use the Figure to Answer the Corresponding Question(s)