Question

The coastal ocean is home to kelp forests and coral reefs. Which factor explains why the coastal ocean tends to be more productive than waters of similar depths in the open ocean?

A. warm water temperature
B. brightness of the water
C. low salinity of the water
D. nutrients supplied by runoff from the land

Answer 1

D. nutrients supplied by runoff from the land

Step-by-step explanation:

Coastal ocean seems to be more productive than the waters of the similar height in the open ocean due to ample availability of water, sunlight, and nutrients.