Benthic Zone

What are the two main types of deep sea life adaptations?

• Coral and Sponge

• Migratory and Stationary

• Pelagic and Demersal/Benthic

• Predatory and Non-predatory

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Which type of deep sea creatures are known for living on the ocean floor?

• Planktonic

• Demersal

• Nektonic

• Pelagic

What advantage do benthic organisms have over pelagic ones?

• They swim constantly

• They are smaller in size

• They rely on sunlight

• They need less energy to stay buoyant

What is a key feature of seamounts that enhances marine life?

• Acidic environments

• High temperatures

• Nutrient upwelling

• Low light levels

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Which fish is known to live in the Mariana Trench?

• Mariana snailfish

• Blue whale

• Great white shark

• Clownfish