Ocean Zones & Adaptations

Front

What is the neritic zone?

Back

The water area between the low tide mark and the edge of the continental shelf, rich in marine life.

Front

What is the intertidal zone (high tide)?

Back

The area of the shore that is submerged at high tide and exposed at low tide, where organisms like turtles lay their eggs.

Front

What is the photic zone?

Back

The upper layer of the ocean where sunlight penetrates, allowing photosynthesis and supporting most marine life.

Front

What is a behavioral adaptation?

Back

A change in behavior that helps an organism survive, such as migration.

Front

What is the aphotic zone?

Back

The dark lower layer of the ocean where photosynthesis cannot occur.

Front

What are benthos?

Back

Organisms that live on or in the ocean floor, often found in the benthic zone.

Front

What is the difference between the photic and aphotic zones?

Back

The photic zone is sunlit and supports photosynthesis, while the aphotic zone is dark and does not support photosynthesis.

Front

What adaptations do organisms in the intertidal zone have?

Back

Organisms in the intertidal zone may have adaptations like strong shells or the ability to tolerate drying out.

Front

What is the significance of the continental shelf?

Back

It is a submerged border of a continent that supports diverse marine ecosystems.

Front

What is the role of sunlight in ocean zones?

Back

Sunlight is crucial for photosynthesis, primarily occurring in the photic zone.