Day 5
AT HOME
Reading Assignment:
Read pages 79-85 and 91-94 and answer the following questions:
Read pages 79-85 and 91-94 and answer the following questions:
- Describe what happens to solar radiation (insolation) as it enters Earth's atmosphere. How does this affect GPP and NPP of an ecosystem?
- Explain with a diagram and an equation the relationship between gross and net primary productivity.
- Complete To Do on page 91.
IN CLASS
Determining NPP, R and GPP in a Field Ecosystem
- Determine the NPP, R and GPP and present your findings in a systems model.
- Show your calculations.
- Evaluate this method of determining productivity.