Ocean Biome Zones

Which zone is the area between the high tide and low tide marks called?

• coastal zone

• tidal zone

• subtidal zone

• intertidal zone

Which zone extends from the low tide mark to the edge of the continental shelf?

• sublittoral zone

• neritic zone

• abyssal zone

• intertidal zone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which zone is the open ocean beyond the continental shelf?

• neritic zone

• oceanic zone

• benthic zone

• subtidal zone

Which zone is the uppermost layer of the ocean where sunlight can penetrate?

• photic zone

• bathyal zone

• mesopelagic zone

• aphotic zone

Which zone is the area below the low tide mark?

• subtidal zone

• neritic zone

• supratidal zone

• intertidal zone

Which zone is characterized by constantly changing environmental conditions due to exposure to air and water?

• subtidal zone

• intertidal zone

• estuary zone

• littoral zone

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which zone is the largest and deepest zone in the ocean?

• abyssal zone

• subtidal zone

• pelagic zone

• mesopelagic zone

Which zone is the most productive zone in terms of marine life?

• neritic zone

• pelagic zone

• intertidal zone

• abyssal zone

Which zone is the area where most coral reefs are found?

• polar zone

• temperate zone

• subtropical zone

• tropical zone

What biome can the coral reef be compared to in terms of biodiversity?

• Tropical rainforest

• Sargasso Sea

• Tundra

• Desert

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5