In the context of eco system productivity marine upwelling zones are important as they increase the ...........

Environment and Ecology Concept of Ecosystems

In the context of eco-system productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as they increase the marine productivity by bringing the

1. Decomposer organisms to the surface.

2. Nutrients to the surface.

3. Bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2

2 only

2 and 3

3 only

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Explanation:

The increased productivity in the zones of upwelling are exclusively due to upbringing of nutrients by the currents to the surface. The largest shoals and fishing banks in the world are in the zones of upwelling. Therefore, only relevant statement is 2 and hence the option B as answer is justified.