Which Marine Ecosystem Has the Highest Mean Net Primary Productivity

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which marine ecosystem has the highest mean net primary productivity?

• A) continental shelf
• B) estuaries
• C) kelp beds and reefs
• D) open ocean
• E) upwelling zones

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