Which of the following terrestrial ecosystems has the highest net primary productivity?
A) agricultural land
B) tropical forest
C) temperate forest
D) coniferous forest
E) desert scrub

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Tropical forests have the highest net primary productivity due to their high biodiversity, abundant rainfall, and warm temperatures, leading to high rates of photosynthesis and plant growth. The other ecosystems listed have lower net primary productivity due to factors such as colder temperatures, lower levels of rainfall, or human disturbance (as in the case of agricultural land).

Which of the Following Terrestrial Ecosystems Has the Highest Net