Which Statement Defines Net Primary Productivity

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Multiple Choice

Which statement defines net primary productivity?

• A)It is the rate at which producers use chemical energy through respiration.
• B)It is the rate of photosynthesis plus the rate of respiration.
• C)It is usually reported as the energy output of an area of producers over a given time.
• D)It is the rate at which producers manufacture chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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Definitions:

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price in a given time period.

Supply

The overall quantity of a particular product or service accessible to buyers.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, leading to market balance.