Which of the Following Terrestrial Ecosystems or Life Zones Produces

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terrestrial ecosystems or life zones produces the lowest net primary productivity per year?

• A)taiga
• B)extreme desert
• C)desert scrub
• D)temperate grassland
• E)agricultural land

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