For a given area and time period, the amount of solar energy converted to chemical energy in organic compounds is called
A) primary succession.
B) secondary succession.
C) primary production.
D) secondary production.

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The amount of solar energy converted to chemical energy in organic compounds is referred to as primary production. This process occurs through photosynthesis in autotrophic organisms such as plants, algae, and some bacteria, and is the foundation of most food webs on Earth.

For a Given Area and Time Period, the Amount of Solar