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How do energy and matter move in ecosystems?(1 point)
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Energy flows in one direction, and matter cycles through the environment.
Energy flows in one direction, and matter cycles through the environment.

Energy and matter flow in one direction.
Energy and matter flow in one direction.

Energy and matter cycle through the environment.
Energy and matter cycle through the environment.

Matter flows in one direction, and energy cycles through the environment.
Matter flows in one direction, and energy cycles through the environment.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Energy flows in one direction, and matter cycles through the environment.

In ecosystems, energy is transferred from one trophic level to another but is not recycled, while matter (such as nutrients) is cycled through biogeochemical processes.