Martin's research on iron in oceans led to which important hypothesis?
Upwelling Hypothesis
Downwelling Theory
Iron Hypothesis
Salinity Theory
Answer
The Iron Hypothesis proposed by Martin explains the connection between iron and phytoplankton growth in the oceans. According to this hypothesis, the limited availability of iron in certain ocean regions restricts the growth of phytoplankton, which are microscopic algae crucial for marine food webs.
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