Zones of the Ocean

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What is the neritic zone?

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The water area between the low tide mark and the edge of the continental shelf.

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What characterizes the intertidal zone of oceans?

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It has tides that rise and fall each day.

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What are photophores?

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Specialized organs in black dragonfish that produce light.

Front

What is the intertidal zone?

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The area between the high tide and the low tide mark.

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Which ocean zone allows plants to grow?

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The photic zone.

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What is the abyssal zone?

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The deepest part of the ocean, characterized by high pressure and low temperatures.

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Define the pelagic zone.

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The open ocean area that is not close to the bottom or the shore.

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What is the difference between the photic and aphotic zones?

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The photic zone receives sunlight, allowing photosynthesis, while the aphotic zone does not receive sunlight.

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What organisms are typically found in the intertidal zone?

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Organisms such as crabs, starfish, and seaweed that can withstand changing tides.

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What is the significance of the continental shelf?

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It is a submerged border of a continent that is rich in marine life and resources.