Ocean Zones Flashcard

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What is the thermocline?

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The ocean layer of rapid temperature change with depth.

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What is the Continental Rise?

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The area that extends out from the bottom of the continental slope.

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In which zone do animals begin to be bioluminescent?

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Midnight (bathypelagic zone).

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What is true about the deepest parts of the ocean floor?

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Animals live in constant darkness.

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What changes must species in the Intertidal Zone survive?

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Salinity, Moisture, Temperature - All of the above.

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What is the epipelagic zone?

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The sunlight zone where photosynthesis can occur.

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Define the abyssopelagic zone.

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The zone of the ocean that is deeper than 4000 meters, characterized by complete darkness.

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What is the significance of the continental shelf?

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It is the underwater landmass that extends from a continent, providing a rich habitat for marine life.

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What adaptations do organisms in the bathypelagic zone have?

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They often have bioluminescence and large eyes to see in low light.

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What is the role of nekton in the ocean?

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Nekton are free-swimming aquatic animals that can move independently of water currents.