Marine Unit 1 Test

organisms that live on or in the bottom

• benthos
• neuston
• littoral
• heterotrophs

the area between the high tide and the low tide mark

• benthic zone
• intertidal zone
• pelagic zone
• abyssal zone

the entire water portion of the ocean

• pelagic zone
• neritic zone
• oceanic zone
• benthic zon

organisms that swim against the ocean’s currents

•  neuston
• plankton
• nekton
• naphron

the entire bottom portion of the ocean

• pelagic zone
• bathyal zone
• neustonic zone
• benthic zone

organisms that drift in the ocean unable to swim against the currents

• benthos
• plankton
• nekton
• epifauna

Which ocean zone allows plants to grow??

• midnight zone

• photic zone

• twilight zone

• intertidal zone

the area between the high tide and the low tide mark

• benthic zone
• intertidal zone
• pelagic zone
• abyssal zone

The zone in the oceans layers with the warmest temperatures that is warmed by sunlight and most life exist there?

• Photic Zone

• Depth

• Water temperature

• Mid- Ocean Ridge

This fish pictured is an example of:

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