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2 March, 22:38

Scientists calculated the net primary productivity at two different forest sites. Both forests have the same gross primary productivity. Forest A has a net primary productivity of 1,650kcal/m^2/year, and forest B has a net primary productivity of 1,110kcal/m^2/year. Which of the following statements is best supported by the data?

A. Forest A has a higher rate of decomposition by bacteria than forest B.

B. Forest A has more biodiversity than forest B.

C. Forest A producers have lower rates of cellular respiration than forest B producers.

D. Forest A producers have more biomass than forest B producers.

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  1. 2 March, 22:56
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    D. Forest A producers have more biomass than forest B producers.

    Explanation:

    Forest A has a net primary productivity of 1,650kcal/m^2/year,

    and forest B has a net primary productivity of 1,110kcal/m^2/year.

    biomass is the stored energy in plant and animal obtained from sun. the rate of calculation is calories/area/year
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