Which of the Following Represent Ecosystems with High Average Annual

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represent ecosystems with high average annual net primary productivity?

• A)algal beds,reefs,swamps,and marshes
• B)open ocean and continental shelves
• C)boreal forest and temperate grasslands
• D)estuaries,tundra,lakes,and streams

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