Multiple Choice
Compared with the open ocean ecosystem, the continental shelf ecosystem
A) has higher net primary productivity on a per area basis.
B) covers more surface area.
C) has higher net primary productivity on a global basis.
D) is productive down to a greater depth.
E) is less limited by nutrients.
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