Ocean Zones

Front

As oceans become deeper, the water pressure ___________________.

Back

increases

Front

When we go deeper in the ocean, is it getting lighter or darker?

Back

Deeper in the ocean is darker.

Front

What is the third zone of the ocean called?

Back

Midnight

Front

What animal lives in the midnight zone?

Back

Horseshoe Crab

Front

What is the deepest zone of the ocean called?

Back

Trench

Front

What are the three main zones of the ocean?

Back

Sunlight, Twilight, Abyss

Front

What is the sunlight zone?

Back

The uppermost layer of the ocean where sunlight penetrates, allowing photosynthesis.

Front

What is the twilight zone?

Back

The middle layer of the ocean where light begins to fade and photosynthesis is not possible.

Front

What is the abyssal zone?

Back

The deep ocean zone that is dark, cold, and has high pressure.

Front

How does temperature change as you go deeper into the ocean?

Back

Temperature generally decreases as depth increases.