The Concentration of Nutrients in the Waters Over the Continental

Multiple Choice

The concentration of nutrients in the waters over the continental shelf is typically:

A) Higher than in the open ocean.
B) Lower than in the open ocean.
C) About the same.
D) No generalizations can be made: the amount of nutrients depends on the type of substrate.
E) No generalizations can be made: the amount of nutrients depends on having or not having kelp.