Ocean Features and Zones

Front

What divides the ocean layers?

Back

The ocean layers are divided by the amount of light in each layer.

Front

What is the flattest area of the ocean called?

Back

The flattest area of the ocean is known as the Abyssal Plain.

Front

Which ocean zone is completely dark, very cold, has little life and immense pressure?

Back

The midnight zone.

Front

Which ocean zone has the warmest water temperature?

Back

The sunlight zone.

Front

In which layer do most animals live?

Back

Most animals live in the sunlight zone.

Front

What is the main characteristic of the twilight zone?

Back

The twilight zone has limited light and is home to some marine life.

Front

What is the depth range of the sunlight zone?

Back

The sunlight zone extends from the surface to about 200 meters deep.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for the ocean's ecosystems?

Back

The primary source of energy for the ocean's ecosystems is sunlight.

Front

What is the significance of the abyssal plain?

Back

The abyssal plain is significant as it is one of the flattest and most stable areas of the ocean floor.

Front

What adaptations do animals in the midnight zone have?

Back

Animals in the midnight zone have adaptations like bioluminescence and slow metabolism.