The distribution of benthic biomass is related to:
A)current patterns.
B)primary productivity.
C)sediment variety.
D)thermocline depth.
E)wave energy.

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Primary productivity drives the entire food chain in benthic ecosystems. Areas with higher primary productivity will support more benthic biomass. Current patterns, sediment variety, thermocline depth, and wave energy can all indirectly affect primary productivity by influencing nutrient availability and light penetration, but they are not direct drivers of benthic biomass distribution.

The Distribution of Benthic Biomass Is Related To