WHAT IS PRIMARY PRODUCTION?

Primary Production is the synthesis of new plant matter by microscopic plants (algae) through the process of photosynthesis.

Measuring Primary Production is a complicated process.

To learn how scientists measure it, click the beaker.

WHAT IS IT?
WHO DOES IT?
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
WHAT ARE PATTERNS?
HOW MUCH?
CONCLUSIONS
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