Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-This graph helps to explain ______________ .
A)why we need to be concerned with damage to rainforests and coral reefs
B)why cultivated lands are a logical choice to replace rainforests
C)why the open ocean is so productive
D)why tundra has such high net primary productivity of biomass
E)the importance of deserts

Question

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-This graph helps to explain ______________ .
A)why we need to be concerned with damage to rainforests and coral reefs 
B)why cultivated lands are a logical choice to replace rainforests 
C)why the open ocean is so productive 
D)why tundra has such high net primary productivity of biomass 
E)the importance of deserts

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph shows the relationship between net primary productivity (NPP) and biodiversity for different ecosystems. It illustrates that rainforests and coral reefs, which have high biodiversity, also have high NPP, meaning they are very productive ecosystems. This emphasizes the importance of protecting these ecosystems from damage.

Use the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Question