Which of the following statements about oceans is true?
A) They contribute only a very small percentage of Earth's net primary production.
B) They are a major source of Earth's net primary production.
C) On a per volume basis, they have low net primary production.
D) Their average net primary production is about equal to that of tropical evergreen forests.
E) Both b and c

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Oceans are a major source of Earth's net primary production due to their vast size, but on a per volume basis, they have low net primary production compared to terrestrial ecosystems like forests.

Which of the Following Statements About Oceans Is True