Productivity in Coastal Ecosystems Is Higher Than in Other Areas

question 5

Multiple Choice

Productivity in coastal ecosystems is higher than in other areas of the ocean. How would the removal of viruses from coastal waters affect this productivity?

• A)Productivity would increase because fewer organisms would be dying.
• B)Productivity would increase because there would be more space for organisms to grow.
• C)Productivity would decrease because the turnover of nutrients would be slower.
• D)Productivity would decrease because fewer inorganic molecules would be available.
• E)Productivity would remain the same.

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