With reference to the planet Earth, consider the following statements: I. Rain forests produce more oxygen than that produced by oceans. II. Marine phytoplankton and photosynthetic bacteria produce about 50% of world's oxygen. III. Well-oxygenated surface water contains several folds higher oxygen than that in atmospheric air. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer explanation
II only Oceans, through marine phytoplankton and photosynthetic bacteria, actually produce more oxygen than rain forests overall (roughly half of the world's oxygen), making Statement I incorrect but Statement II correct.…