4 Questions
What does primary productivity measure?
Rate of energy capture and conversion in photosynthesis or chemosynthesis
What is the difference between GPP and NPP?
GPP is the total energy captured by producers, NPP is the energy assimilated and converted into producer biomass
What is standing crop in an ecosystem?
The biomass of producers present in a given area at a particular moment in time
In an ecosystem with high primary productivity, what can be said about the standing crop?
It may or may not be high
Test your knowledge of primary productivity and standing crop with this quiz. Learn about the rate of energy capture through photosynthesis and chemosynthesis, and understand the biomass of producers in an ecosystem. Explore the factors influencing primary productivity and how it impacts the ecosystem's energy availability.
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