One Disadvantage to Living near the Surface of the Ocean

question 13

Multiple Choice

One disadvantage to living near the surface of the ocean is ________.

• A)strong currents bring rapid changes to the environment
• B)maneuvering in the water can be difficult and make it a problem to avoid predators
• C)waves create difficulty in finding abundant food
• D)too many other marine organisms live near the surface so competition for food is difficult.

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