Net Primary Productivity

Q.

Which terrestrial ecosystem produces the highest NPP?

Q.

Net primary productivity is the gross primary productivity minus energy

1. that is consumed by herbivores

2. that is consumed by the producer in metabolism

3. secondary productivity

4. loss due to mortality

Q.

Which one of the following ecosystems has the highest annual net primary productivity?

1. Tropical deciduous forest

2. Tropical rain forest

3. Temperate deciduous forest

4. Temperate evergreen forest

Q. The biomass available for consumption by herbivores and decomposers is called -

1. Net primary productivity
2. Primary production
3. Standing crop biomass
4. Gross primary productivity

Q. The biomass available for the consumption by the herbivores and the decomposers is called

1. Net primary productivity
2. Secondary productivity
3. Standing crop
4. Gross primary productivity

Q. With respect to the given assertion and reason, choose the correct option

Assertion [A]: Net primary productivity is greater than gross primary productivity.
Reason [R]: A part of net primary productivity goes waste during respiration.

1. Both A and R are true R explains A
2. Both A and R true but R does not explain A
3. A is true but R is false
4. Both A and R are false