5AAA - Nino/Nina - Oceans - Ocean Zones

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Which ocean is the largest?

Back

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

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What are underwater mountain ranges called?

Back

Underwater mountain ranges are called mid-ocean ridges.

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Ponds are small, __________ bodies of water surrounded by land.

Back

Ponds are small, shallow bodies of water surrounded by land.

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Microscopic organisms that float near the surface of the water are called?

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Microscopic organisms that float near the surface of the water are called plankton.

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What is the entire bottom portion of the ocean called?

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The entire bottom portion of the ocean is called the benthic zone.

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What is the term for the zone of the ocean that is closest to the shore?

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The zone of the ocean that is closest to the shore is called the littoral zone.

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What is the deepest part of the ocean called?

Back

The deepest part of the ocean is called the Mariana Trench.

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What is the term for the area of the ocean that is open water?

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The area of the ocean that is open water is called the pelagic zone.

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What are the two main types of ocean currents?

Back

The two main types of ocean currents are surface currents and deep-water currents.

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What is the significance of the thermocline in the ocean?

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The thermocline is significant because it represents a layer in the ocean where temperature changes rapidly with depth.