Deep ocean water generally has high amounts of:
A) dissolved organic matter.
B) nutrients only.
C) oxygen only.
D) nutrients and oxygen.
E) suspended solids.

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Deep ocean water generally has high amounts of both nutrients and oxygen. Nutrients such as nitrates, phosphates, and silicates are brought to the deep ocean by sinking organic matter and upwelling currents. Meanwhile, oxygen is replenished through mixing with surface waters and diffusion from the atmosphere.

Deep Ocean Water Generally Has High Amounts Of