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EOSC 315 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Verified What 2 things control phytoplankton variability - Answer- 1. sunlight 2. nutrient availability (macro and micro) when are phytoplankton considered light limited - Answer- when they cannot increase their total biomass and support high levels of productivity What are 2 issues with light in the ocean for organisms - Answer- 1. water absorbs and reflects light (less light intensity) 2. organisms inconsistent position within the mixe...

EOSC 315 FINAL EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY PASSED Why do deep sea benthic fish exhibit gigantism compared to pelagic deep sea fish? a) To allow for more successful finding of a mate b) To combat the colder temperatures c) Allow for larger energy reserves. d) Due to the much larger amount of available food. e) To avoid predation - Answer- c) Allow for larger energy reserves. When a whale dies and falls to the bottom of the ocean, which of the f...