Five Layers of the Ocean Reading

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The ocean ecosystem covers what percentage of the Earth's surface?

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70%

Front

What is the name of the uppermost layer of the ocean?

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epipelagic zone

Front

The epipelagic zone extends from the surface of the ocean to __________ meters deep.

Back

200

Front

True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in the epipelagic zone.

Back

True

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

Where do we find the mesopelagic zone?

Back

200-1,000 meters

Front

True or False: There is absolutely NO light that penetrates into the mesopelagic zone.

Back

False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

Organisms with bioluminescent properties have the ability to...

Back

emit (release) light

Front

Where do we find the bathypelagic or midnight zone?

Back

1,000-4,000 meters

Front

True or False: There is absolutely NO light that penetrates into the bathypelagic zone.

Back

True

Front

Where do we find the abyssopelagic zone?

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4,000-6,000 meters