Justin wanted to explain the water cycle to his class. He created a chart with labels and illustrations. Which of the following are characteristics of the water cycle? Choose the three that apply.
A. movement of water among the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere
B. accessible supply of water to all living creatures on Earth
C. provision of newly-formed water to the atmosphere
D. movement of water from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back
E. power and drive supplied by gravity and the sun's energy

answer: - few nutrients

high pressure

low temperatures

explanation: 1. few nutrients:   open-ocean zone is located way far from the land, which is the main source of the essential nutrients.2. high pressure: pressure increases by 1 atmosphere for every 10 meters increase in depth.3. ample sunlight: a large fraction of the sunlight is reflected back to the atmosphere from the sea surface. 4. varying salinity: below the thermocline, the water is isolated from the atmosphere so the salinity remains stable over the year.5. low temperatures:   the temperature of open-ocean zone ranges from a low of -2°c to an average of 17°c