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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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