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What are producers in an ocean food web?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. In an ocean food web, examples include bacteria, seaweed, and plankton.

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What is an ocean trench?

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An ocean trench is a deep cut in the ocean floor formed by the movement of tectonic plates. It is one of the deepest parts of the ocean.

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What causes ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are caused by wind patterns and differences in water temperature, which create movement in the water.

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What is an abyssal plain?

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An abyssal plain is a smooth, flat surface of the ocean floor located between 10,000-20,000 feet below the water's surface.

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What does it mean for the ocean to support a diverse number of organisms?

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It means that the ocean has a wide variety of living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, that can thrive in its different environments.

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What role do plankton play in the ocean ecosystem?

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Plankton are tiny organisms that float in the ocean and serve as a primary food source for many marine animals, making them essential producers in the food web.

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What is the continental shelf?

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The continental shelf is the underwater land that extends from the coast of a continent, where the ocean is relatively shallow.

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What is the difference between zooplankton and phytoplankton?

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Phytoplankton are plant-like organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis, while zooplankton are small animals that feed on phytoplankton.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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Ocean currents help regulate the Earth's climate by distributing heat from the equator to the poles, influencing weather patterns.

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What is the significance of coral reefs in the ocean?

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Coral reefs provide habitat for many marine species, protect coastlines from erosion, and support biodiversity.

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