1. Which of the following condition increases the rate of
decomposition?

A. Increased lignin content

B. Increased temperature

C. Decreased nitrogen content

D. No decomposers

2.__________ is the formation of heterotrophic biomass

A. Primary production

B. Decomposition

C. Photosynthesis

D. Secondary production

3. The atmospheric carbon dioxide level in the forest is
_________ in the day and _________ at night: it is because the rate
of photosynthesis is _________

A. Higher; lower; higher

B. Lower; higher; higher

C. Lower; higher; lower

D. Higher; lower; lower