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What contributes to the higher productivity of coastal waters compared to central oceanic waters?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What characterizes tropical areas in terms of primary productivity?
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