At Temperate Latitudes, a Stable Water Column with a Pycnocline

question 12

Multiple Choice

At temperate latitudes, a stable water column with a pycnocline near the surface will _______ primary production in the spring and ________ primary production in late summer.

• A) decrease; increase
• B) increase; increase
• C) increase; decrease
• D) decrease; decrease
• E) None of these are correct; both will be moderately productive.

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