Which Statement About the Photic Zone Is True

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the photic zone is true?

A) Light intensity increases with depth.
B) Organisms depend directly on organic substances "raining" down from the aphotic zone.
C) The photic zone is thicker than the aphotic zone.
D) The photic zone has sufficient sunlight for organisms to photosynthesize.
E) The water is typically green because of the abundance of organic matter