Net Primary Productivity
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Q. Amount of organic matter stored by producers for heterotrophs per unit area in per unit time is known as
- net primary
- gross primary
- secondary
Q. In the given graph of net primary productivity (NPP) of an aquatic ecosystem. If x axis represents the measure of NPP then Y axis can represent which of the following?
- Standing crop biomass
- Depth of water in meters
- Gross productivity
- None of the above
Q. Select the incorrect statement for productivity in the ecosystem.
- NPP is less than GPP
- GPP is rate of production of organic matter by producers during photosynthesis per unit time and area
- NPP is rate of organic matter stored by producers in excess of respiratory loss
- GPP is available biomass for consumption to heterotrophs
