Ocean Zone

What is the maximum depth of the epipelagic zone?

• 200 meters

• 500 meters

• 100 meters

• 300 meters

Which type of flora is found in the epipelagic zone?

• Surface seaweeds

• Deep-sea corals

• Mangroves

• Kelp forests

Which of the following mammals can be found in the epipelagic zone?

• Whales and dolphins

• Elephants and tigers

• Bats and owls

• Bears and wolves

What do many organisms in the epipelagic zone feed on?

• Abundant plankton

• Large fish

• Sea turtles

• Coral reefs

What is the Mesopelagic Zone commonly referred to as?

• Sunlight zone

• Twilight zone

• Midnight zone

• Abyssal zone

What happens to food availability in the Mesopelagic Zone?

• Food is abundant

• Food becomes scarce

• Food is plentiful

• Food is non-existent

How do some animals in the Mesopelagic Zone adapt to scarce food conditions?

• They hibernate

• They migrate up to the surface at night to feed

• They photosynthesize

• They store food in burrows

What physical adaptations do some animals in the Mesopelagic Zone have?

• Short, blunt teeth

• Long sharp teeth and expandable jaws and stomachs

• Thick fur and small eyes

• Brightly colored scales

What is the depth range of the Bathypelagic Zone?

• 500 to 1000m

• 1000 to 4000m

• 4000 to 6000m

• 6000 to 8000m

What is the primary source of light in the Bathypelagic Zone?

• Sunlight

• Moonlight

• Bioluminescent organisms

• Reflected light from the surface