primary productivity Flashcards
1
Q
factors that influence a regions photosythetic productivity…
A
-amount of solar radiation
-nutrient concentrations
2
Q
at high latitudes…
A
-hours of sunlight varies greatly with season
-sunlight limiting factor to primary productivity
3
Q
at low latitudes…
A
-hours of sunlight are constant
-nutrients are limiting factor of primary productivity
-permanent thermocline prevents mixing of water layers
4
Q
at mid latitudes…
A
-sunlight varies with season
-temporary thermocline develops in summer
