Which ecosystem covers a large percentage of Earth's surface and, despite having low productivity, contributes a high percentage of total net primary productivity?
A) open ocean
B) extreme desert, rock, sand, ice
C) desert and thornwoods
D) tropical deciduous forest
E) temperate rainforest

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The open ocean covers a large percentage of Earth's surface and, despite its low productivity per unit area, contributes a high percentage of the Earth's total net primary productivity due to its vast size.

Which Ecosystem Covers a Large Percentage of Earth's Surface And