Which of the Following Statements About Oceans Is True

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about oceans is true?

• A) They contribute only a very small percentage of Earth's net primary production.
• B) They are a major source of Earth's net primary production.
• C) On a per volume basis, they have low net primary production.
• D) Their average net primary production is about equal to that of tropical evergreen forests.
• E) Both b and c

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