What is the 'photic zone'?
The layer of the ocean where photosynthesis cannot occur
Incorrect AnswerThe coastal zones of the oceans where coral reefs are located
Incorrect AnswerThe layer of the ocean where all biological life is located
Incorrect AnswerThe surface layer of the ocean where there is sufficient light for photosynthesis
Correct AnswerExplanation:
4th option is correct.
Photic zone: The surface layer of the ocean where there is sufficient light for photosynthesis.
Photic zone, surface layer of the ocean that receives sunlight. The uppermost 80 m (260 feet) or more of the ocean, which is sufficiently illuminated to permit photosynthesis by phytoplankton and plants, is called the euphotic zone.
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