This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What changes the compensation depth? a. Salinity b. Temperature c. Density d. ... (Read 99 times)

Collmarie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569

What changes the compensation depth?
  a. Salinity
  b. Temperature
  c. Density
  d. turbidity



Question 2

What is true of compensation depth?
  a. It is the depth at which carbohydrate and oxygen production equals the amount of
  consumption
  b. It marks the bottom of the euphotic zone
  c. It receives only 1 of surface light penetration
  d. All of these choices




Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Bigfoot1984

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The compensation can change with the angle of the sun, turbidity, and surface turbulence. The
compensation depth is always below the greatest productivity depth in an area. Information can be
found in the section Production Equals Consumption at the Compensation Depth.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The compensation depth is when the photosynthetic production is equivalent to the consumption
during respiration. There is a net productivity of zero. Information can be found in the section
Production Equals Consumption at the Compensation Depth.





Collmarie

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


laurnthompson

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

Did you know?

Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.

Did you know?

Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library