The Photic Zone

question 47

Multiple Choice

The photic zone

• A) has the most nutrients closer to land.
• B) is an area with sufficient light for photosynthesis.
• C) has an abundance of photosynthetic organisms.
• D) is very shallow.
• E) All of the answer choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Stratosphere

The layer of Earth's atmosphere located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere, known for containing the ozone layer.

Solar Activity

The phenomena that occur within the Sun's magnetically charged atmosphere, affecting space weather and climatic conditions on Earth.

Air

The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the Earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.

Neutralizes

To make chemically neutral, cancelling out acidic or basic properties, or to render something ineffective or harmless.