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Why is NPP important for an ecosystem?
It determines how much life an ecosystem can support, influencing biodiversity and trophic levels.
How does energy flow in an ecosystem?
Energy enters as sunlight, is captured by producers (GPP), some is lost through respiration, and the remainder (NPP) supports the ecosystem.
What is the relationship between GPP and NPP?
NPP = GPP - Respiration. NPP is the energy available to the ecosystem after producers meet their own needs.
What is the relationship between GPP and NPP?
NPP = GPP - Respiration. NPP is the energy available after respiration.
Why is NPP important for an ecosystem?
Determines how much life an ecosystem can support; higher NPP means more biodiversity.
How does energy flow in an ecosystem?
Energy flows from the sun to producers (GPP), then some is lost to respiration, and the remainder (NPP) is available to other organisms.
How does increased sunlight affect GPP?
Increased sunlight generally increases GPP, as more energy is available for photosynthesis.
How does increased GPP affect biodiversity?
Increased GPP can support higher biodiversity by providing more energy to support more organisms at various trophic levels.