The Major Source of Nutrients in Surface Waters of the Open

question 14

Multiple Choice

The major source of nutrients in surface waters of the open ocean is

• A) mixing of subsurface with surface waters.
• B) deposition from the atmosphere.
• C) addition by ocean currents bringing nutrients from nearshore waters.
• D) decomposition of dead organic material.
• E) photosynthesis by planktonic algae.

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