Net Primary Productivity (NPP) is generally highest in ecosystems with abundant sunlight, high temperatures, high rainfall, and readily available nutrients, which allows for continuous plant growth throughout the year. Tropical rain forests possess these conditions to a greater extent than tropical deciduous forests (which have a dry season) or temperate forests (which experience seasonal limitations due to cold temperatures).
Which of the following ecosystem types has the highest annual net primary productivity?
Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Ecology (Ecosystem Functions: Productivity, Energy Flow, Trophic Levels)
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