Biodiversity Is Partially Influenced by Net Primary Productivity

question 45

Multiple Choice

Biodiversity is partially influenced by net primary productivity. Where can the highest terrestrial rates of NPP be found?

• A)deciduous forests
• B)deserts
• C)tundra
• D)tropical rainforests
• E)polar regions

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