How deep is the photic layer usually along the coasts?
a. 50 meters
b. 100 meters
c. 150 meters
d. 590 meters
ANS: B
Most coastal areas have approximately 100 meters of photic zone. This is due to an abundance of
organisms and dissolved particles. These scatter much of the incoming light. Information can be found
in the section Environmental Factors Influence the Success of Marine Organisms.
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