Productivity Flashcards
1
Q
Define productivity.
A
The rate at which energy passes through each trophic level.
2
Q
What is gross primary production?
A
The total energy converted to chemical energy by photosynthesis.
3
Q
What is respiration?
A
The release of chemical energy for use in metabolic processes.
4
Q
How do you calculate net primary production?
A
Gross primary productivity - respiration
