With Regards to Productivity of an Ecosystem, Which of the Following

question 95

Multiple Choice

With regards to productivity of an ecosystem, which of the following statements is accurate?

• A) GPP is greater than NPP because of the metabolic process of photosynthesis.
• B) GPP is greater than NPP because of the metabolic process of respiration.
• C) NPP is greater than GPP because of the metabolic process of photosynthesis.
• D) NPP is greater than GPP because of the metabolic process of respiration.
• E) There is no significant difference between GPP and NPP.

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Compounded Semiannually

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal on a semiannual basis, leading to interest on interest in the second half of the year.

Quarterly Compounded

Interest calculation method where the accrued interest is added to the principal balance four times a year, allowing interest to be earned on interest.

Annual Rate of Return

The percentage of profit or loss on an investment over a one-year period.

Compounded Monthly

An interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal amount every month, leading to a growth in the investment due to interest on interest.