An ecologist studying ecosystems would be most interested in which question? a.

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An ecologist studying ecosystems would be most interested in which question?

a. Is a predator species maintaining species diversity by selectively preying on the most abundant prey species?

b. How much nitrogen is being taken up by organisms in a given place?

c. How does temperature affect survivorship of marmots?

d. How do features of the landscape affect the movement of bears?

**I think the answer would be (d) since it looks at landscape features (dictated by nutrient cycles, climate, and predation) as well as a population (bears)**

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Ecosystem ecology is the combined study of biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) ecosystem components. Abiotic ecosystem components include air, water, and soil. Ecosystem biologists or ecosystem ecologists study about how nutrients and energy are stored and how they move among organisms and the surrounding abiotic ecosystem components. So, the correct option is option B, How much nitrogen is being taken up by organisms in a given place?

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