The law of conservation of mass states that matter cannot be created, yet matter is sometimes gained or lost to an ecosystem. what is the reason for this seeming contradiction? the law of conservation of mass states that matter cannot be created, yet matter is sometimes gained or lost to an ecosystem. what is the reason for this seeming contradiction? heterotrophs convert heat to energy. chemoautotrophic organisms can convert matter to energy. ecosystems are open systems; therefore, matter can be moved in/out of an ecosystem from/to another ecosystem. photosynthetic organisms convert sugars to more complex organic molecules. detritivores convert matter to energy.

Benito is doing research on the effects of florida's elevation on its climate. his notes include the following: 1. the average elevation of florida is 30 m above sea level. 2. the highest point in florida is britton hill, which is 105 m above sea level. 3. the change in temperature from 0 m to 1,000 m is 7 °c. what can benito conclude about the effects of florida's elevation on its climate? a.) florida typically experiences cold temperatures and temperature changes within a narrow range. b.) florida typically experiences cold temperatures and temperature changes within a broad range. c.) florida typically experiences warm temperatures and temperature changes within a narrow range. d.) florida typically experiences warm temperatures and temperature changes within a broad range.