A scientist is studying three different ecosystems: a tropical rainforest, a grassland savanna, and a desert. Which of the following statements about biomass in these ecosystems is most accurate?

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The desert ecosystem will have the highest biomass because plants there have adapted to store large amounts of water
The desert ecosystem will have the highest biomass because plants there have adapted to store large amounts of water

The grassland savanna will have the highest biomass because grasses grow faster than trees
The grassland savanna will have the highest biomass because grasses grow faster than trees

The tropical rainforest will have the highest biomass due to its abundant vegetation and year-round growing conditions
The tropical rainforest will have the highest biomass due to its abundant vegetation and year-round growing conditions

All three ecosystems will have approximately equal biomass if measured over the same area

Answer 1

The most accurate statement about biomass in these ecosystems is:

The tropical rainforest will have the highest biomass due to its abundant vegetation and year-round growing conditions.

Tropical rainforests typically have the highest biomass among these ecosystems because they possess a dense canopy of trees and diverse plant life, benefiting from warm temperatures, high rainfall, and year-round growing conditions. These factors contribute to a significant amount of organic matter and biomass compared to grassland savannas and deserts.