A Phytoplankton Bloom Will Begin to Increase If the Mixing

question 9

Multiple Choice

A phytoplankton bloom will begin to increase if the mixing depth

• A) Is greater than the critical depth
• B) Is equal to the critical depth
• C) Is less than the critical depth
• D) Is less than the compensation depth

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