In Which of the Following Marine/aquatic Ecosystems Would One Tend

question 60

Multiple Choice

In which of the following marine/aquatic ecosystems would one tend to find the highest net primary productivity?

• A)open ocean
• B)estuaries
• C)algal beds and reefs
• D)upwelling zone
• E)continental shelf

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Definitions:

Biological Predisposition

A natural tendency or inclination to behave or react in a particular way, often with a genetic basis influencing susceptibility to specific conditions or diseases.

Observational Learning

The process of learning behaviors by watching and imitating others, as identified in the social learning theory.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment, a concept developed by B.F. Skinner.

Classical Conditioning

Classical conditioning is a learning process through which an association is made between a naturally occurring stimulus and a previously neutral stimulus.