Saltwater Tides and Species

Front

How many ocean zones are there?

Back

5

Front

The deepest ocean zone is called _____________.

Back

abyssal

Front

The zone that is found between high and low tides is called?

Back

intertidal

Front

Ocean tides are caused by ____________.

Back

gravitational pull of sun and moon

Front

Tides occur at regular intervals called ____________.

Back

lunar half days

Front

How much longer are lunar days than solar days?

Back

50 minutes

Front

Strong tides in the March and September are called __________ .

Back

spring tides

Front

When the sun and moon are at right angles to the earth, ________ occur.

Back

neap tides

Front

What is the species of saltwater fish? Mackerel, Flounder, Sea Bass, Wahoo

Back

Flounder

Front

What is this species that is a member of the mackerel family? It is the most valuable commercial fishery.

Back

Tuna