Which of the Following Ecosystems Would Likely Have the Largest

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ecosystems would likely have the largest net primary productivity per hectare and why?

• A) open ocean, because of the total biomass of photosynthetic autotrophs
• B) grassland, because of rapid growth, the small standing crop biomass that results from consumption by herbivores, and rapid decomposition
• C) tundra, because of the incredibly rapid period of growth during the summer season
• D) deep ocean, due to the high activity of chemoautotrophs at deep sea vents

---

Definitions:

Progress Payments

Partial payments made for work completed to date, common in long-term projects to provide cash flow to contractors or suppliers before the final product is delivered.

Contractor

A person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job.

Billings

The total amount of business conducted or billed to clients over a particular period, often used in professional firms.

Construction Inventory

Goods and materials held by a company for use in the production or construction of projects, not yet completed or sold.