Flashcardizz - 6.2 - 6.5 Review

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What is the term for communities that occur on the ocean bottom?

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Benthic

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Which ocean zone contains photosynthetic organisms?

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Epipelagic zone

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Where are most of the world's biodiversity concentrations located?

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Near the equator

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What is one possible cause of the Permian-Triassic extinction event?

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Climate change/possible meteorite

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

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Approximately how many American passenger pigeons existed 200 years ago?

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3 to 5 billion

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What is the definition of the Benthic zone?

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The ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water, including the sediment surface and sub-surface layers.

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What is the significance of the Epipelagic zone?

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It is the upper layer of the ocean where sunlight penetrates, allowing photosynthesis to occur.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Why is biodiversity higher near the equator?

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The equator has a warm climate and abundant sunlight, which supports a wide variety of ecosystems.

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What are some effects of climate change on marine life?

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Rising temperatures, ocean acidification, and altered habitats can lead to species migration and extinction.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What was the impact of the Permian-Triassic extinction event?

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It is considered the largest mass extinction in Earth's history, leading to the loss of approximately 90% of species.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1