Which statement about abiotic factors in aquatic biomes is true?

a. Movement affects the availability of nutrients in both rivers and oceans.
b. The numerous photosynthetic organisms in abyssal zones require sunlight.
c. Chemosynthetic bacteria are found primarily in brackish water.
d. Dissolved solids are found in oceans but not rivers.


a. Movement affects the availability of nutrients in both rivers and oceans.

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