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SOLVE: SHOW WORK You can estimate the detrital mass remaining (M t ) after 1 yea

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You can estimate the detrital mass remaining (Mt) after 1 year using the equation, Mt = M0 e-kt, where Mo is the initial mass, k is the decomposition rate constant for the detritus, and t is time

Estimate the annual decomposition rate constants (k) for both habitats in the current climate conditions based on the following data collected during the study.The initial mass (M0) in your litter bags was 10 grams, while the average final mass (Mt) was 6.1 grams in the Ponderosa Pine litter bags after one year (t = 1 year), and 2.3 grams in the Blue Grama litter bags after one year. Show your work.

FOLLOW-UP Which habitat has the faster decomposition rate?Why is the rate faster in one habitat compared to the other one?

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SOLVE: SHOW WORK You can estimate the detrital mass remaining (M t ) after 1 yea