Which statement best describes where pathogens are found? a. pathogens are agents that are used to treat contagious diseases. b. pathogens are disease-causing agents that can be found in the environment and are passed from one individual to another. c. pathogens are used to treat diseases that are passed from one individual to another. d. when disease-causing agents are passed from one individual to another, they are not considered pathogens. select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

I think the best and most logical answer to this question is B. Pathogens are disease-causing agents...

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