Oceanography Test

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What happens to the salinity when surface ocean water evaporates?

Back

The salinity increases because the water that evaporates leaves the salt behind.

Front

How do we classify organisms in the ocean?

Back

Organisms in the ocean are classified as floating, swimming, or living on the ocean floor.

Front

What does the depth of the ocean do?

Back

The depth of the ocean varies or changes.

Front

Where is the shallowest part of the ocean located?

Back

The shallowest part of the ocean is near the shore on the continental shelf.

Front

What are producers in the ocean?

Back

Producers in the ocean include phytoplankton and seaweed.

Front

What is salinity?

Back

Salinity is the measure of the amount of salt in water.

Front

What is the continental shelf?

Back

The continental shelf is the underwater land that extends from the shore to the deeper parts of the ocean.

Front

What are phytoplankton?

Back

Phytoplankton are tiny plants that live in the ocean and produce oxygen through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the ocean floor called?

Back

The ocean floor is called the benthic zone.

Front

What is the difference between the ocean and a sea?

Back

An ocean is larger and deeper than a sea, and seas are usually partially enclosed by land.