Geographically, Where Is Net Primary Productivity the Highest

question 8

Multiple Choice

Geographically, where is net primary productivity the highest?

• A) at the north pole
• B) at the south pole
• C) between 30^oand 60^o
• D) in the Northern hemisphere
• E) at the equator

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