Question

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A.		The addition of phosphorus to polluted coastal ecosystems often results in reduced growth of phytoplankton.
B.		Shallow marine waters have higher productivity partly because nutrients are easily transported from benthic habitats to surface waters.
C.		Productivity of marine ecosystems is primarily limited by nitrogen and iron but rarely by phosphorus.
D.		Rivers tend to have higher primary productivity rates than ponds and lakes.
E.		Shallow marine waters have higher productivity partly because they receive nutrient inputs from terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Answer 1

Option A is False
Explanation:

The addition of phosphorus to polluted coastal ecosystems results in the promoted growth of phytoplankton.