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1 Silver Springs is an ecosystem in Florida.
Energy flow through this ecosystem has been studied.

The value for the light energy entering this ecosystem is 7 112 800 kJ m–2 yr–1. The gross
primary productivity (GPP) for this ecosystem is 87 069 kJ m–2 yr–1. The value for
respiration (R) in this ecosystem is 55 195 kJ m–2 yr–1.


(a) (i) Which of the following is the correct value for the net primary productivity(NPP) in
this ecosystem?
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A 7 025 731 kJ m–2 yr–1
B 697 036 kJ m–2 yr–1




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C 142 264 kJ m–2 yr–1
D 31 874 kJ m–2 yr–1


(ii) The table shows some information on trophic levels in this ecosystem.

Energy intake Energy fixed as biomass
Trophic level
/ kJ m–2 yr–1 / kJ m–2 yr–1

Primary consumers 14 092 4 615

Secondary consumers 1 602 464

Tertiary consumers 88 21
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, Calculate the percentage of the total light energy entering this ecosystem thatis fixed as
biomass in the primary consumers.
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(b) Describe the role of mineral ions in the production of plant biomass.
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