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xclash

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on: Aug 22, 2018

What is essential in the restoration and continuation of photosynthetic productivity in the ocean?
  a. Upwelling
  b. Blooming
  c. Light
  d. Carbon dioxide



Question 2

What new method is being used to calculate productivity by estimating the chlorophyll?
  a. Biomass
  b. Orbiting satellites
  c. Radioactive tagging
  d. Light-dark reactions



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jgranad15

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The upwelling of deep water returns nonconservative nutrients to surface waters. Information can be
found in the section Lack of Nutrients and Light can limit Primary Productivity.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Satellites have made sensing the chlorophyll content of the ocean possible. The amount of chlorophyll
is directly related to photosynthesis. Information can be found in the section Measuring Primary
Productivity.



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Wow, this really help

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