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What gas is found in high levels near the the surface of the ocean due to plant photosynthesis?
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Which of the gases below is found at high levels near the surface of the ocean due to plant photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What gas is found in high levels near the surface of the ocean due to plant photosynthesis?
The primary gaseous byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen (O2) so it would be in higher levels than the atmosphere further away from the surface. Even near the ocean surface, however, the gas in highest concentration is still nitrogen (N2) which makes up about 79% of the gas in the earth's atmosphere. Near the ocean surface it would probably dip to a much lower level due to the oxygen being given off by photosynthesis, but would probably still be well over 50% .
What happens in a photic part of aq body of water?
Plants grow quickly/ plants grow using photosynthesis
Why do phytoplankton stay at the surface of the ocean?
PHYTOPLANKTON ARE PLANTS. THEY NEED SUNLIGHT, WHICH IS NON EXISTANT AT THE OCEAN'S DEPTHS.
Why does more photosynthesis take place in the ocean than on land?
This is mainly because the oceans cover more than twice as much surface area than does land.
Which of the gases below is found at high levels near the surface of the ocean due to plant photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What gas is found in high levels near the surface of the ocean due to plant photosynthesis?
The primary gaseous byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen (O2) so it would be in higher levels than the atmosphere further away from the surface. Even near the ocean surface, however, the gas in highest concentration is still nitrogen (N2) which makes up about 79% of the gas in the earth's atmosphere. Near the ocean surface it would probably dip to a much lower level due to the oxygen being given off by photosynthesis, but would probably still be well over 50% .
Why are phytoplankton only found on the ocean surface?
Phytoplankton are primarily found on the ocean surface because they need sunlight for photosynthesis. Sunlight penetrates only the upper layers of the ocean, so phytoplankton stay near the surface to access this light. They also require nutrients that get transported to the surface through upwelling or mixing processes.
How come most algae grow near the ocean surface?
Because they need to be close to the surface to be able to perform photosynthesis.
What zone in the ocean can photosynthesis takes place?
No. There is no sunlight on the ocean floor.
Where are currents found?
A surface current is found at the surface of the ocean caused by wind patterns.
Where do jellyfish in the ocean?
Jellyfish are found in every ocean, from the surface to the deep sea.
The name given to high surface ocean levels as a result of hurricanes?
the temporary increase in ocean levels as a direct result of a hurricanes winds is called the storm surge.
Why is life abundant in the surface zone but scarce in the deep zone of the ocean?
Life is abundant in the surface zone due to sun light is available for photosynthesis. Photosynthesis can only occur 100-200 meters down.
Why are phytoplankton found near the surface of ocean?
Actually not all plankton does, there are many types of plankton. Phytoplankton are the type that must be near the surface to survive because they are similar to plants in that they must be in an environment in which photosynthesis can occur.
Why do plants live near the top layer of the ocean?
The plants get more sunlight near the surface of the ocean. They need sunlight to grow and to produce photosynthesis.
Where in the ocean is dolphin found usually?
Underneath the surface
