Which of the following statements best explains why the waters over continental shelves have more nutrients than the open ocean?
A. Sunlight penetration is greater over continental shelves, making it more nutrient rich.
B. The waters over continental shelves have more aquatic plants that provide nutrients.
C. The open ocean has a greater concentration of consumers that deplete the water of nutrients.
D. About 99% of seafood harvested by humans comes from the open ocean, thus depleting it of its nutrients.
E. The water over the continental shelves are shallower so the nutrients remain in place.
Answer: E
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