Near the subtropical high pressure centers, net primary productivity is limited by
A) sunlight.
B) lack of rainfall.
C) cold temperatures.
D) all of these

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Near the subtropical high pressure centers, there is a lack of rainfall which limits the availability of water necessary for photosynthesis, thus limiting the net primary productivity. Although sunlight is abundant in these areas, it cannot compensate for the lack of water. Cold temperatures are not a limiting factor in subtropical regions.

Near the Subtropical High Pressure Centers, Net Primary Productivity Is