Why is the presence of a pycnocline such an important factor in controlling biologic productivity? (select all that apply) O Mixing between the deep and surface waters allows nutrient-rich deep water to move to the surface where productivity is limited by the availability of nutrients The pycnocline creates a density barrier, preventing nutrient-rich water from mixing with the surface water O Mixing between the deep and surface waters brings cool, deep waters to the surface where productivity is limited by high temperatures
Why is the presence of a pycnocline such an important factor in controlling biologic productivity? (select all that apply) O Mixing between the deep and surface waters allows nutrient-rich deep water to move to the surface where productivity is limited by the availability of nutrients The pycnocline creates a density barrier, preventing nutrient-rich water from mixing with the surface water O Mixing between the deep and surface waters brings cool, deep waters to the surface where productivity is limited by high temperatures
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Transcribed Image Text:Why is the presence of a pycnocline such an important factor in controlling biologic productivity?
(select all that apply)
Mixing between the deep and surface waters allows nutrient-rich deep water to move to the surface where
productivity is limited by the availability of nutrients
The pycnocline creates a density barrier, preventing nutrient-rich water from mixing with the surface water
Mixing between the deep and surface waters brings cool, deep waters to the surface where productivity is
limited by high temperatures
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