About 40% of the earth's photosynthetic activity occurs in the ____ of the open ocean.
A) euphotic zone
B) abyssal zone
C) bathyal zone
D) coastal zone
E) benthic zone

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The euphotic zone is the upper layer of the ocean where sunlight can penetrate and support photosynthesis. It is also known as the photic zone. About 40% of the earth's photosynthetic activity occurs in this zone of the open ocean.

About 40% of the Earth's Photosynthetic Activity Occurs in the ____