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question 14

Essay

(Figure 20.8) The figure shows that as mean annual temperature increases, net primary productivity also increases. Net primary productivity increases with mean annual precipitation until approximately 3 metres of precipitation, after which productivity declines. Why does this decline occur?

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Definitions:

Tolerance Zone

An area defined by upper and lower limits in which a part feature's dimension or location must lie to be accepted during manufacturing.

Two Dimensional

Pertaining to or occurring on a plane, involving width and height but not depth, typically used in reference to shapes, designs, or drawings.

Profile-Of-A-Line Tolerancing

A dimensional specification technique that controls the shape and size of a line feature, ensuring it stays within defined tolerance zones along its length.

Single Entity

An individual unit, object, or being considered as distinct and independent.