VA 4th Grade SOL Oceans

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What are underwater volcanoes and mountains called?

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Seamounts or Mid-Ocean Ridge.

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What happens to temperature, pressure, and light as depth increases in the ocean?

Back

Temperature decreases, pressure increases, and light decreases.

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What are organisms like seaweed that make food through photosynthesis called?

Back

Producers.

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In a food chain, what does the arrow represent?

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The arrow points to the organism that is eating.

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What causes deep ocean currents?

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Cold water sinks and warm water rises to the top.

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What is the definition of a food chain?

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A sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next one in the chain.

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What are the main components of a marine ecosystem?

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Producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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What is the role of producers in the ocean?

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They create energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is the significance of phytoplankton in the ocean?

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They are primary producers and a crucial part of the marine food web.