Which sea is referred to as an oceanic desert?
Correct answer: B. Sargasso sea
- A. Red sea
- B. Sargasso sea
- C. Arabian sea
- D. Sea of Japan
Explanation
The Sargasso Sea is called an oceanic desert because its central waters have very low nutrient levels and limited marine productivity. Unlike most seas, it has no land boundaries and is defined by surrounding Atlantic currents.
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