The abyssal zone of the ocean is characterized by ____. a. abundant living organisms despite the lack of sunlight for photosynthesis b. being warm and brightly lit c. an abundance of plants, animals, and other species d. having almost no living organisms e. having high concentrations of dissolved oxygen

The abyssal zone of the ocean is characterized by ____. a. abundant living organisms despite the lack of sunlight for photosynthesis b. being warm and brightly lit c. an abundance of plants, animals, and other species d. having almost no living organisms e. having high concentrations of dissolved oxygen

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QUESTION 48

The abyssal zone of the ocean is characterized by ____.

	a.	abundant living organisms despite the lack of sunlight for photosynthesis
	b.	being warm and brightly lit
	c.	an abundance of plants, animals, and other species
	d.	having almost no living organisms
	e.	having high concentrations of dissolved oxygen

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