Net Primary Productivity in an Ecosystem Increases as Mean Annual

question 36

Multiple Choice

Net primary productivity in an ecosystem increases as mean annual temperature

• A)and mean annual rainfall decrease.
• B)decreases and mean annual rainfall increases.
• C)increases and mean annual rainfall decreases.
• D)and mean annual rainfall increase.

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