The abyssal zone of oceans is characterized by:

Options

A. Presence of sunlight and producers
B. The absence of sunlight and all living organisms
C. The absence of sunlight but the presence of producers
D. The absence of sunlight and the presence of consumers and decomposers

Answer

D

Explanation

At a depth of about 2000 meters the Abyssal zone begins and extend to a depth of 6000 meters. This zone covers the large flat plains of the ocean. No sunlight can penetrate and the food is scarce and it is characterized by the presence of consumer and decomposer.