Which of the Following Claims About Marine Ecosystem Productivity Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following claims about marine ecosystem productivity is the most accurate?

• A) production near the equator is highest because incoming solar radiation is the most intense
• B) production near the equator is highest because reefs support a higher level of biodiversity
• C) production in regions where there is higher micro- and macronutrient availability is highest
• D) production in the Antarctic Ocean is one of the lowest due to the colder water temperatures

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