Which of the Following Ecosystems Would Likely Have a Larger

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ecosystems would likely have a larger net primary productivity per hectare (10,000 m²) ,and why?

• A)the Atlantic open ocean due to the total biomass of photosynthetic autotrophs
• B)the Asian temperate grasslands due to conditions suited for rapid decomposition
• C)the Costa Rican rain forest due to high annual rainfall and moderate temperatures
• D)the Alps underground caverns and caves due to the abundance of photoautotrophs
• E)the Arctic tundra due to extreme growth patterns during the warm summer season

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