The highest rates of NPP in the ocean occur around _______ North and South because this is where _______ most common.
A) 10°; Hadley cells are
B) 10°; upwelling is
C) 50°; upwelling is
D) 50°; Hadley cells are

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The highest rates of Net Primary Productivity (NPP) in the ocean occur around 50° North and South because this is where upwelling is most common, bringing nutrient-rich waters to the surface.

The Highest Rates of NPP in the Ocean Occur Around