Ocean Productivity Quiz
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What contributes to the higher productivity of coastal waters compared to central oceanic waters?

  • Runoff from land containing high abundance of nutrients (correct)
  • Lower temperature in coastal waters
  • Stronger ocean currents in coastal areas
  • Deeper bottom along the continental shelf

    • What is the global average for ocean surface primary production?

  • < 50 g C/m2/year
  • 200-300 g C/m2/year
  • 75-150 g C/m2/yr (correct)
  • 200-400 g C/m2/year

    • Which region has the highest primary production based on the given data?

  • California coast: 200-300 g C/m2/year
  • The Central Ocean: < 50 g C/m2/year
  • The Southern Ocean: 200-400 g C/m2/year
  • Peru coast: 200-400 g C/m2/year (correct)

    • What are the primary factors influencing regional and seasonal changes in primary production?

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    What characterizes tropical areas in terms of primary productivity?

    <p>Plentiful sunlight throughout the year</p> Signup and view all the answers

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