Ocean Zones Warm-up

How many main ocean zones are there based on distance from shore?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which ocean zone is described as the area where the ocean meets the land between high and low tides?

• Neritic zone

• Oceanic zone

• Intertidal zone

• Pelagic zone

What influences how many nutrients are in the water near the shore?

• The amount of sunlight

• The temperature of the water

• The distance from shore

• The salinity of the water

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Why does the water closer to shore tend to have more nutrients?

• Because of the warmer temperatures

• Due to upwelling which moves nutrients up from the bottom of the ocean

• Because of the higher salinity levels

• Due to the presence of more aquatic plants

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What type of marine life is mentioned as foraging for food at high tide in the intertidal zone?

• Dolphins and whales

• Seals, sea lions, and fish

• Sharks and rays

• Coral and anemones

What is the neritic zone known for?

• Being the deepest part of the ocean

• Having the least amount of sea life

• Being home to much of the sea life we picture when we think of the ocean

• Being devoid of nutrients

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What does the neritic zone extend from and to?

• From the surface of the water to about 100 feet below

• From the surface of the water to about 200 feet below

• From the shoreline to the end of the continental shelf

• From the shoreline to the open ocean

What is the open ocean primarily composed of?

• Coastal waters

• The neritic zone

• The benthic zone

• The oceanic zone

What organisms primarily live in the benthic zone?

• Plankton

• Benthos

• Zooplankton

• Phytoplankton

What is a characteristic feature of the benthic zone?

• It is where you find coral reefs

• It is where you find black smokers and cold seeps

• It is the warmest part of the ocean

• It is the most biologically diverse part of the ocean

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