SOL 4.7 - Ocean

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What are producers in the ocean?

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Producers are plants and other floating organisms, such as algae, that create their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is zooplankton?

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Zooplankton are animal-like plankton that drift in the ocean and feed on other organisms.

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What causes ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are mostly caused by wind and water temperature.

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How does ocean temperature change with depth?

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As the depth of the ocean water increases, the temperature decreases (it gets colder).

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What helps organisms near the top of the ocean see in the dark?

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Organisms near the top of the ocean often have glowing body parts to help them see because it is very dark.

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What is phytoplankton?

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Phytoplankton are plant-like plankton that perform photosynthesis and are a crucial part of the ocean's food web.

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What role do decomposers play in the ocean?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the significance of ocean temperature zones?

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Different temperature zones in the ocean affect the types of organisms that can live there and their behaviors.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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Ocean currents help regulate the Earth's climate by distributing heat around the planet.

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What adaptations do deep-sea organisms have?

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Deep-sea organisms often have adaptations like bioluminescence and specialized pressure-resistant bodies.