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Question
Why are oceans least productive?
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Solution
Oceans are the least productive because
- There is insufficient radiation as sunlight decreases with the increasing depth of the ocean.
- Oceans are nitrogen deficient which is an important nutrient for plants.
- Conditions oi high salinity which is not favourable for all plants.
- There is no substratum to support plants.
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