Multiple Choice
Ocean topography nearshore is flat and sloped, forming the continental shelf.Farther from shore, the continental shelf drops off steeply to abyssal environments that are several miles deep.Which characteristic is not present in these open ocean zones that include pelagic, benthic, and abyssal environments?
A) Life
B) Nutrients
C) Photosynthesis
D) Swimming organisms
E) Decaying organic matter
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