As We Go Below the Euphotic Zone of the Open

question 64

Multiple Choice

As we go below the euphotic zone of the open ocean and into greater depths, ________.

• A) oxygen increases with depth
• B) carbon dioxide increases with depth
• C) photosynthesis increases with depth
• D) respiration decreases with depth
• E) None of these is correct

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