Ocean zones

Plants and animals that live on the ocean floor are...

• benthos
• nekton
• plankton
• diatoms

This fish pictured is an example of:

• Sessile life
• Benthic life
• Pelagic life
• Aphotic life

This ocean zone includes the deepest trenches, such as the Mariana Trench.. 

• Abyssal
• Pelagic
• Bathyal
• Hadal

Which word or phrase does not fit the pattern of the other 3?

• Bioluminesence
• Abyssal Zone
• Bathyal Zone
• Primary producer

The sunlight zone is also known as the __________________________ zone.

• hot
• bright
• happy
• euphotic

In what zone does approximately 90% of all ocean life live?

• sunlight
• twilight
• midnight

Animals that can use their bodies to make light are called _______________.

• magic
• shiny
• amazing
• bioluminescent

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As oceans become deeper, the water pressure ___________________.

• increases
• decreases
• stays the same

90% of the ocean belongs in this ocean layer.  What is it?

• sunlight
• twilight
• midnight

The midnight zone is also known as the __________________ zone.

• frozen
• aphotic
• frightening
• dark