In the deepest ocean basins, there is no light for photosynthesis, but there is plenty of dissolved oxygen. Where does that oxygen come from?

In the deepest ocean basins, there is no light for photosynthesis, but there is plenty of dissolved oxygen. Where does that oxygen come from?



Answer: In high latitudes, oxygen dissolves into surface cold waters which subsequently sink and become bottom water of the ocean basins. (Note to Judge: Need to say high latitude and or cold)



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