Which of the Following Ecosystems Would Likely Have a Larger

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ecosystems would likely have a larger net primary productivity/hectare, and why?

• A) open ocean, because of the total biomass of photosynthetic autotrophs
• B) a temperate grassland, because of the small standing crop biomass that results from consumption by herbivores and rapid decomposition
• C) tropical rain forest, because of the long growing season and large amount of leaf surface area
• D) a cave, due to the lack of photosynthetic autotrophs
• E) tundra, because of the incredibly rapid period of growth during the summer season

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