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When an ecosystem is limited by a single nutrient that is scarce or cycles very slowly, this substance is called a limiting nutrient.

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What is a limitation of the Beaufort wind scale?

One limitation of the Beaufort wind scale is that it is subjective and can vary depending on the observer's experience and judgment. Another limitation is that it does not provide precise measurements of wind speed in terms of specific velocities.


How might it affect nutrient cycles in the soil?

Land development can disrupt nutrient cycles in soil by removing vegetation that replenishes nutrients, disrupting soil organisms that aid in nutrient recycling, and altering the water flow that transports nutrients through the soil. This can lead to nutrient depletion in the soil and affect plant growth and ecosystem health.


What is a limitation of a model of the globe?

One limitation of a globe model is that it cannot show detailed information at smaller scales, such as local features or street-level details. Additionally, globes can be bulky and not easily portable compared to digital maps or flat paper maps.


What pollution is it called when a man washes clothes in a stream using a detergent that contains phosphorus?

the answer is actually nutrient pollution because it says what "POLLUTION" is whatever so the answer would be nutrient pollution because if you read the question you can break it up into some words so the word "pollution" is telling you it has something to do with pollution so therefore the answer is: Answer: Nutrient Pollution


What is the maximum number of layers that can be created in Adobe Illustrator CS2?

There isn't limitation in Illustrator, only limitation is your computer memory.

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