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​The graphs (A-C) below depict the seasonal variation in plankton biomass in three oceanic regions of Northern hemisphere (i to iii):​Oceanic regions
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The graphs (A-C) below depict the seasonal variation in plankton biomass in three oceanic regions of Northern hemisphere (i to iii):

Oceanic regions of the world:
i. Tropical oceans
ii. Polar oceans
iii. Temperate oceans

Match the graphs (A to C) to the correct oceanic region (i to iii).

A.

A-i, B-ii, C-iii

B.

A-ii, B-i, C-iii

C.

A-i, B-iii, C-ii

D.

A-iii, B-ii, C-i

Correct option is A

Explanation-

Graph A: Shows relatively stable, low levels of both phytoplankton and zooplankton throughout the year.
→ This pattern is typical of tropical oceans, where sunlight is abundant year-round but stratification limits nutrient availability.

Graph B: Shows a sharp single peak during mid-year, suggesting a strong seasonal change.
→ This fits polar oceans, where long winters limit production, and there is a strong bloom during summer due to 24-hour daylight and nutrient upwelling.

Graph C: Shows two peaks in phytoplankton biomass (spring and fall), typical of temperate oceans, which have seasonal mixing and light variation that allow for two bloom periods.

Matching:
A → i (Tropical oceans)
B → ii (Polar oceans)
C → iii (Temperate oceans)

Correct Answer is - 
Option a:  A-i, B-ii, C-iii 









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