Which community would you suspect receives high levels of radiation but does not convert much of that radiation to biomass?
A) Tropical rain forest in Costa Rica
B) Tropical rain forest in Ecuador
C) Death Valley desert in California, United States of America
D) A conifer forest in Alberta, Canada

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Death Valley desert in California, United States of America is known for its extreme heat and exposure to high levels of radiation due to its proximity to the sun and lack of cloud cover. However, desert ecosystems typically have lower biomass production compared to others such as rain forests or conifer forests due to the harsh conditions and limited water availability. Therefore, it is likely that this community receives high levels of radiation but does not convert much of it to biomass.

Which Community Would You Suspect Receives High Levels of Radiation