With reference to the planet Earth, consider the following statements: 1. Rain forests produce more oxygen than that produced by oceans. 2. Marine phytoplankton and photo-synthetic bacteria produce about 50% of world's oxygen. 3. Well-oxygenated surface water contains several folds higher oxygen than that in atmospheric air. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a
1 and 2
b
2 only
c
1 and 3
d
None of the above statements is correct
Ecology & EcosystemsOxygen Production & Carbon SinkRain forestsOceansMarine phytoplanktonPhoto-synthetic bacteriaDissolved oxygen