Ocean Life Zones

What is the main characteristic of the photic zone?

• Cold temperatures

• No light

• Abundant sunlight

• High pressure

Why is photosynthesis difficult in the twilight zone?

• Abundant sunlight

• High pressure

• Cold temperatures

• Minimal light

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which zone is home to large creatures like sperm whales?

• Midnight zone

• Abyssal zone

• Twilight zone

• Photic zone

What is a unique feature of many deep-sea animals in the abyssal zone?

• They are found in shallow waters

• They migrate to find light

• They live in warm waters

• They produce their own light

Where is the hadal zone located?

• In the midnight zone

• In the deepest ocean trenches

• In the twilight zone

• Near the ocean surface