-Why are seamounts biologically rich and productive?
A)because they are surrounded by productive waters
B)because they create turbulence in ocean currents that stir up nutrients from the seafloor to the surface
C)because they are closer to the sunlit layers of the ocean where more organisms live
D)because organisms congregate around them to get their bearings during migration

Question

-Why are seamounts biologically rich and productive?
A)because they are surrounded by productive waters 
B)because they create turbulence in ocean currents that stir up nutrients from the seafloor to the surface 
C)because they are closer to the sunlit layers of the ocean where more organisms live 
D)because organisms congregate around them to get their bearings during migration

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Seamounts create turbulence in ocean currents, which stirs up nutrients from the seafloor to the surface, supporting rich biological productivity.

-Why Are Seamounts Biologically Rich and Productive