Aquatic Biomes (Oceans)

Aquatic biomes cover roughly how much of the Earth's surface

• 10%
• 25%
• 50%
• 75%

The upper region with light penetration within the ocean

• photic
• aphotic zone
• benthic zone
• abyss

The lower region without light penetration within the ocean

• photic zone
• aphotic zone
• benthic zone
• abyss zone

The bottom of the ocean

• benthic zone
• photic zone
• aphotic zone
• coral reef

The deepest parts of the Benthic Zone

• benthic zone
• abyss
• coral reef
• intertidal zone

The "Rainforests of the ocean". These areas are very rich in biodiversity.

• Photic Zone
• Abyss
• Intertidal Zone
• Coral Reef

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

This area is a very harsh environment in the ocean due to tides crashing and receding.

• Coral Reef
• Aphotic Zone
• Abyss
• Intertidal Zone

Regions of the ocean are commonly referred to as what type of systems

• Mountainous
• Estuary
• Marine
• Desert