Despite Its Low Net Primary Productivity (NPP), the Open Ocean

question 79

Multiple Choice

Despite its low net primary productivity (NPP) , the open ocean produces more of the earth's biomass per year than any other ecosystem or life zone because ____.

• A) growth is not limited by nutrient availability
• B) whales are so large
• C) of the enormous volume of the global ocean
• D) more sunlight is available
• E) there are fewer primary consumers

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