Question

‼️100 POINTS‼️During a field trip, a marine biology student notices that coastal ocean is home to kelp

forests (shown above) and coral reefs. This, in turn, lends to a great variety of marine
organisms that live in the forests and reefs. The student compares this to waters of similar
depths and notices a lack of diversity including kelp forests and coral reefs. The student
claims that the coastal ocean tends to be more productive than the open ocean because
nutrients are supplied by freshwater runoff from the land.
O True
O False

Answer 1

the correct choice is TRUE I took this test too

Answer 2

Answer: The statement is "True." The student claims that the coastal ocean tends to be more productive than the open ocean because nutrients are supplied by freshwater runoff from the land. This indicates that coastal areas have more diverse marine life due to the nutrients from freshwater runoff, which makes it more productive compared to the open ocean.

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