Question

biology - living earth a: term af - period 1 - rm 359 (lms) quiz: biomes and aquatic ecosystems (lms graded) the coastal ocean is home to kelp forests and coral reefs. which factor explains why the coastal ocean tends to be more productive than waters of similar depths in the open ocean? a. warm water temperature b. brightness of the water c. low salinity of the water d. nutrients supplied by runoff from the land

Explanation:

Coastal oceans receive nutrients from land - based runoff. These nutrients fuel primary production, making coastal oceans more productive than similar - depth open - ocean waters. Warm water temperature, water brightness, and low salinity are not the main factors contributing to higher productivity compared to runoff - supplied nutrients.

Answer:

D. nutrients supplied by runoff from the land