In Which of the Following Terrestrial Ecosystems Would One Tend

question 4

Multiple Choice

In which of the following terrestrial ecosystems would one tend to find the highest net primary productivity?

• A)temperate grassland
• B)boreal forest
• C)tropical seasonal forest
• D)tundra and alpine region
• E)midlatitude deciduous forest

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