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The annual net primary productivity of t...

The annual net primary productivity of the whole biosphere is approximately

A

150 bilion tons

B

160 bilion tons

C

170 bilion tons

D

180 bilion tons

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C
The annual net primary productivity of the whole biosphere is approximately 170 billion tons. Out of this, oceans contribute 55 billion tons.
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