Ocean Life

What is the most important thing you learned about the ocean?

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A person who studies ocean life

• marine biologist

• twilight zone

• midnight zone

• sunlit zone

an animal that lives and breathes in water

• fish

• mammal

• reptile

• invertebrate

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The upper layer of the ocean

• sunlit zone

• twilight zone

• midnight zone

• marine biologist

the middle zone of the ocean, found between lighter and darker areas

• sunlit zone

• twilight zone

• midnight zone

• marine biologist

The bottom layer of the ocean and the single largest habitat on the planet

• sunlit zone

• midnight zone

• twilight zone

• marine biologist

Which zone of the ocean is known for having the most sunlight and supports the majority of marine life?

• Sunlit zone

• Twilight zone

• Midnight zone

• Abyssal zone

What is the primary source of energy for ocean life in the sunlit zone?

• Photosynthesis

• Chemosynthesis

• Hydrothermal vents

• Bioluminescence

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Which of the following marine animals is known for its ability to produce light through bioluminescence?

• Anglerfish

• Dolphin

• Sea turtle

• Shark

What is the main characteristic of the twilight zone in the ocean?

• Limited sunlight

• No sunlight

• Abundant plant life

• High temperatures