Ocean Zones & Ecosystems

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What is the intertidal zone?
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The intertidal zone is the area where the ocean meets the land, characterized by varying conditions of water and exposure to air.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is chemosynthesis?
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Chemosynthesis is the process by which certain organisms produce energy by using inorganic compounds, rather than sunlight.
3.
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What is photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
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What are the main ocean zones?
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The main ocean zones are the sunlight zone (photic zone), twilight zone (disphotic zone), and abyssal zone (aphotic zone).
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the photic zone?
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The photic zone, also known as the sunlight zone, is the upper layer of the ocean where sunlight penetrates, typically from 0 to 200 meters deep.
6.
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What is the aphotic zone?
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The aphotic zone is the part of the ocean where there is little to no sunlight, characterized by high pressure and cold temperatures.
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How do ocean zones differ?
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Ocean zones differ based on the amount of light, temperature, and pressure they receive.
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