10/9 Bell Work

Scientists have found strange new life-forms called “tubeworms” on the deep ocean bottom. Which most likely provides energy for the tubeworms?

• algae
• small fish
• photosynthesis
• hydrothermal vents

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Whales, eels, dolphin and squid are examples of

• benthos

• nekton

• zooplankton

Portion of the shoreline that lies between the high and low tide lines

• open ocean

• deep zone

• intertidal zone

• aphotic zone

Why are large numbers of ocean animals found in areas where upwelling occurs?

• Oxygen is increased by the movement of water.

• Oxygen is decreased by the movement of water.

• Nutrients are increased by the movement of water.

• Nutrients are decreased by the movement of water.

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Areas where salt and fresh water mix are known as

• Oceans

• Estuaries

• Aquifers

• Intertidal zone

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