HM Midterm Review

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose, water, and oxygen.

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What is the intertidal zone?

Back

The area where the ocean meets the land.

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What do marine organisms use to make their shells?

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Calcium carbonate.

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True or False: Some species of kelp are used in ice cream.

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True.

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What is upwelling in oceanography?

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The movement of deep, cold, nutrient-filled water to the surface of the ocean.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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Define the term 'marine ecosystem'.

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A marine ecosystem is a water-based environment that supports a community of organisms.

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What role do phytoplankton play in the ocean?

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They are primary producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of the neritic zone?

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It is the coastal area of the ocean where sunlight penetrates, supporting diverse marine life.

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What is the difference between oceanic and benthic zones?

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The oceanic zone is the open ocean, while the benthic zone refers to the ocean floor.