Which of the Following Statements Comparing Freshwater and Marine Environments

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing freshwater and marine environments is true?

• A) The marine environment is generally far more stable than the freshwater environment.
• B) A seasonal thermocline may develop in a marine environment, but not a freshwater environment.
• C) Benthic zones occur in marine environments, but not in freshwater environments.
• D) In a marine environment, the pelagic zone usually has the highest species diversity, while in freshwater environments, diversity in the pelagic zone is usually low.
• E) In marine environments, phosphorus is usually the principal factor limiting microbial growth. In freshwater environments, iron is usually the most principal limiting factor.

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