Which of the Following Statements About Light in Aquatic Environments

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about light in aquatic environments is correct?

• A)Water selectively reflects and absorbs certain wavelengths of light.
• B)Photosynthetic organisms that live in deep water probably use red light.
• C)Longer wavelengths penetrate to greater depths.
• D)Light penetration seldom limits the distribution of photosynthetic species.
• E)Most photosynthetic organisms avoid the surface where the light is not too intense.

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