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(A) `10 kcal//m^(2)//yr`
(B) `100 kcal//m^(2)//yr`
(C ) `1,000 kcal//m^(2)//yr`
(D) `1,00,000 kcal//m^(2)//yr`
In the above energy pyramid for an ecosystem, the rate of secondary production is

A

uncertain

B

`100 kcal//m^(2)//yr`

C

`10 kcal//m^(2)//yr`

D

`110 kcal//m^(2)//yr`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Secondary productivity is synthesis of organic matter by consumers per unit area per unit time.
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