Ocean Flashcard

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What is the deepest part of the ocean called?

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The Mariana Trench.

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What type of organism is an anglerfish?

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A deep-sea fish known for its bioluminescent lure.

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What do we call the process by which plants use sunlight to make food?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the main source of energy for producers in the ocean?

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Sunlight.

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What are ocean currents?

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Large-scale movements of water in the ocean that affect climate and marine life.

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What do coral reefs need to thrive?

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Warm, shallow seawater.

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What is salinity?

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The concentration of salt in water.

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What is the relationship between ocean depth and pressure?

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Pressure increases as you go deeper into the ocean.

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What is a producer in an ocean ecosystem?

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An organism that makes its own food, like phytoplankton.

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What is the role of zooplankton in the ocean?

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They are primary consumers that feed on phytoplankton.