The Zone of the Ocean with a Very High Net

question 121

Multiple Choice

The zone of the ocean with a very high net primary productivity (NPP) is the

• A) euphotic zone
• B) abyssal zone
• C) bathyal zone
• D) coastal zone
• E) benthic zone

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Definitions:

Weathered Rock

Rock that has been changed physically or chemically by the action of weather, water, or biological organisms.

Precipitation

Any form of water - liquid or solid - falling from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Karst

A landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground rivers.

Iron and Aluminum

Essential metals abundant in the Earth's crust, often forming various minerals and playing crucial roles in industrial applications.