Which Statement About the Nutrient Supply in Marine Ecosystems Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the nutrient supply in marine ecosystems is false?

• A) Because of the lack of oxygen, decomposition does not occur in marine ecosystems.
• B) Rates of nitrogen fixation are lower in marine ecosystems than in lakes.
• C) Benthic zones contain a mixture of ocean-derived detritus and terrestrial sediments.
• D) As freshwater mixes with saltwater, the change in pH and other chemical changes can release phosphorus bound to soil particles.

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