Net Primary Productivity is highest in ____.

A. open oceans as nutrients are plentiful
B. open oceans as disturbance is minimized
C. shallow systems as nutrients are plentiful
D. shallow systems as temperatures are cooler
E. open oceans as sunlight is plentiful


Answer: C

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