How deep can sunlight penetrate the ocean?
How deep can sunlight penetrate the ocean?
A: 50 m
B: 100 m
C: 200 m
D: 500 m
Sunlight penetrates the ocean to about 200 meters; the photic zone; where photosynthesis occurs. Beyond this; light diminishes. The options 50 m; 100 m; and 500 m are incorrect. This fact is critical for marine ecosystem studies and common in environmental science exams.