Why do higher trophic levels in most ecosystems contain fewer organisms than lower trophic levels?

The lake of the ozarks is a human-made lake, so it collects runoff from coal strip-mining, fertilizers, resort wastewaters, and septic drainages. the average lake temperature is between 10∘c and 21∘c. consider the physical requirements for growth and multiplication that would allow fecal coliforms to “blossom” in the lake of the ozarks. which of the following would accurately describe these organisms? check all that apply. psychrophiles facultative halophiles extremophiles mesophiles hyperthermophiles

Asample of soil from a c horizon is light brown in color and has a high content of a mineral called feldspar. which of the following statements is most likely true

How are agricultural practices used today