Why Are Estuaries and Coral Reefs More Productive Than Deeper

question 92

Multiple Choice

Why are estuaries and coral reefs more productive than deeper regions of the ocean?

• A) They have more access to light and nutrients.
• B) They have more access to light and lower salt concentrations in the water.
• C) They have more access to light.
• D) They have more access to nutrients and lower salt concentrations in the water.
• E) They have lower salt concentrations in the water.

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