In: Biology
Ocean net primary production is highest in
A. near shore areas (continental shelf) B. open ocean (pelagic zone) C. deep ocean (hydrothermal vents) D. aphotic zone (zone below where light can easily reach) E. beaches
Ocean net Primary production is highest in
A. Near shore areas. ( continental shelf). - Incorrect option
Reason - Primary production is low in near shore areas.
B, Open ocean. (Pelagic zone) - Correct option
Reason - Ocean net primary production is higj in prlagic zone. Organisms live in the water column between the ocean surface and bottom largely phytoplankton conduct most of the primary production in the pelagic zone . Phytoplankton serve as major Primary produces in the Marine system.
C. Deep ocean (Hydrothermal vent). - Incorrect option
Reason - Ocean net primary production is low in deep ocean.
D. Aphotic zone (zone below where light can easily reach) - Incorrect option
Reason - Ocean net primary production is low in aphotic zone.
E. Beaches. - Incorrect option
Reason - Ocean net primary production is low in beaches.