The most powerful biotic agent on Earth, influencing all ecosystems on a planetary scale is
A) autotrophs.
B) tertiary consumers.
C) detritivores.
D) humans.
E) the sun.
Question 2
Suppose a pan of water exposed to the process of evaporation. If water remains in the pan, then which of the following is true?
A) Actual evapotranspiration = potential evapotranspiration.
B) The moisture supply is not enough to meet evaporation demands.
C) The atmosphere is saturated and cannot evaporate any more water.
D) Potential evapotranspiration exceeds actual evapotranspiration.
E) Actual evapotranspiration is greater than potential evapotranspiration.