What Causes a Decrease in Oxygen Levels Beyond the Sunlit

question 26

Multiple Choice

What causes a decrease in oxygen levels beyond the sunlit layer?

• A) The respiration from marine animals and bacteria
• B) The by-products of photosynthesis
• C) There are fewer animals present
• D) Decreased saturation because of cooler water

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