In the Tropics, Warm but Nutrient-Poor Water Above Continental Shelves

question 81

Multiple Choice

In the tropics, warm but nutrient-poor water above continental shelves is often occupied by ____.

• A) coral reefs
• B) kelp forests
• C) rocky shores
• D) salt marshes
• E) phytoplankton blooms

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