Which of the Following Statements Is True of Oceans but Not

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of oceans but not true of freshwater ecosystems?

• A) They receive material from land mostly via groundwater.
• B) Elements are buried in bottom sediments for long periods of time.
• C) There is a seasonal mixing of materials.
• D) Bottom waters frequently lack oxygen.
• E) All of the above are characteristic of both oceans and freshwater ecosystems.

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Definitions:

Economic Growth

The increase in the amount of goods and services produced by an economy over a period of time.

Declining Savings

A situation where the amount of money saved by individuals or entities decreases over time.

Productivity Growth

An increase over time in the output of goods and services per unit of input, reflecting improvements in technology, processes, or efficiency.

Savings Rate

The proportion of disposable income that individuals or households save rather than spend on consumption.