Which Marine Zone Would Have the Lowest Rates of Primary

Question

Which marine zone would have the lowest rates of primary productivity (photosynthesis)?
A)pelagic
B)abyssal
C)neritic
D)continental shelf
E)intertidal

Accepted Answer

The abyssal zone is the deepest and most remote part of the ocean, with very little sunlight penetrating. Therefore, it has the lowest rates of primary productivity (photosynthesis) compared to the other marine zones listed.