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    What Is True of Compensation Depth
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What Is True of Compensation Depth

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Question 12

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What is true of compensation depth?


A) It is the depth at which carbohydrate and oxygen production equals the amount of consumption
B) It marks the bottom of the euphotic zone
C) It receives only 1% of surface light penetration
D) All of these choices

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