The portion of the planet that is responsible for the vast majority of the Earth's annual biomass production is/are
A) swamps and marshes
B) temperate forests
C) Estuaries
D) lakes and streams
E) open oceans

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Open oceans are responsible for about 70% of the Earth's annual biomass production, mainly due to phytoplankton growth. Other options contribute to biomass production but not to the same extent as open oceans.

The Portion of the Planet That Is Responsible for the Vast