A study of metabolic rates in a terrestrial community showed that the energy released by respiration exceeded the energy captured in photosynthesis. Which of the following situations is most likely?
A. Community biomass is increasing.
B. The second law of thermodynamics (in a closed system, there is a general tendency toward disorder) is not in effect.
C. The first law of thermodynamics (energy is conserved) in not in effect.
D.None of the listed responses is correct.
E. Community biomass is decreasing.
