In which of the following terrestrial ecosystems would one tend to find the highest net primary productivity?
A) temperate grassland
B) boreal forest
C) tropical seasonal forest
D) tundra and alpine region

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Tropical seasonal forests typically have the highest net primary productivity due to their warm and humid climate, with abundant rainfall and a long growing season, allowing for year-round photosynthesis and high species diversity. The other ecosystems listed have lower productivity due to factors such as cold temperatures and short growing seasons (boreal forest, tundra, and alpine regions) or periodic droughts and fires (temperate grasslands).

In Which of the Following Terrestrial Ecosystems Would One Tend