Marine and Environmental Science Concepts

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What color of light penetrates deepest into the ocean?

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Red wavelengths of light.

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Why are many deep sea creatures red in color?

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They are camouflaged, allowing them to sneak up on prey.

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What is an estuary?

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A location where a freshwater river or stream meets the ocean, creating a mix of fresh and salt water due to tides.

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What is the salt concentration in marine biomes?

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3% concentration.

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What is the salt concentration in freshwater biomes?

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0.1% concentration.

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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by marine biomes?

Back

Around 97%.

Front

Which is larger, saltwater or freshwater?

Back

Saltwater.

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What zone makes up the greatest percentage of open ocean?

Back

Aphotic Zone.

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Where do intertidal zones occur?

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At the transition between land and sea.

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What adaptations do organisms in the intertidal zone have?

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They can tolerate a wide range of water levels, varying air exposure, and can attach to substrates to avoid being carried away by tides.