Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Environments That

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of the environments that coral reefs are found in?

• A)Colder water is trapped on top of warmer water,creating stratification.
• B)There is intensive mixing of deep water and surface water.
• C)The waters are saturated with nitrogen and iron.
• D)They are nutrient poor.
• E)They are typically deep waters.

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