Of the Following Aquatic Environments, Which Has the Highest Productivity

question 29

Multiple Choice

Of the following aquatic environments, which has the highest productivity?

• A) lakes
• B) rivers
• C) oceanic zone
• D) intertidal zone
• E) coral reefs

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