Why Do Areas with High NPP Typically Have a High

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why do areas with high NPP typically have a high rate of nutrient cycling?

• A)High amounts of productivity increase the number of decomposers.
• B)High amounts of productivity increase water production.
• C)High amounts of productivity cause low net mineralization rates.
• D)High amounts of productivity use low amounts of nutrients.

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