Biology · Ecology
The given table shows the annual Net Primary Productivity (NPP), season length, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) for various ecosystems:
Which one of the following options represents the correct order of decreasing NPP per day per unit leaf area?
| Ecosystem | Season length (days) | Annual NPP (g m-2) | Total LAI (m2 m-2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Forest | 365 | 2482 | 6.0 |
| Temperate Forest | 250 | 1550 | 6.0 |
| Tundra | 100 | 180 | 1.0 |
| Desert | 100 | 250 | 1.0 |
Which one of the following options represents the correct order of decreasing NPP per day per unit leaf area?
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- 1Temperate Forest > Tropical Forest > Desert > Tundra
- 2Tundra > Desert > Temperate Forest > Tropical Forest
- 3Tropical Forest > Temperate Forest > Tundra > Desert✓
- 4Desert > Tundra > Tropical Forest > Temperate Forest
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Tropical Forest > Temperate Forest > Tundra > Desert
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