If the Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) of a terrestrial ecosystem is 1000 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹ and the respiration losses (R) are 400 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹, what is the Net Primary Productivity (NPP) of this ecosystem?
A
600 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹
B
1400 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹
C
400 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹
D
1000 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

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If the Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) of a terrestrial ecosystem is 1000 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹ and the respiration losses (R) are 400 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹, what is the Net Primary Productivity (NPP) of this ecosystem?

A

600 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

B

1400 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

C

400 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

D

1000 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

Accepted Answer

600 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

Answer

1400 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

Answer

400 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

Answer

1000 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

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