Question

The deepest parts of the ocean have much different food chains than most shallow ocean or terrestrial ecosystems. Since there no plants in these areas, Chemoautotrophs usually functions as producers in these ecosystems. Chemoautotrophs are organisms that make their own food using the chemicals found around them. Which statement describes why chemoautotrophs are needed to fill this role in these environments?

A. Plants are unable to survive in salt water

B. Chemoautotrophs have eaten all the plants in the ecosystem

C. Sunlight cannot reach the ocean bottom so the plan are unable to grow

D. Without pollinators, it is impossible for plants to reproduce at greater ocean depths

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation: It is

Answer 2

Answer: C. sunlight cannot reach the ocean bottom so plants are unable to grow

Explanation: The deepest parts of the ocean dont contain plants because the sunlight wouldn’t be able to reach in order for plants to grow. this is why we see plants in the more shallow areas of the ocean.