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What factors may affect the depth of the photic zone in any given area of the oceans?
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How does depth affect oceans and seas?
im not sure
How deep is the oceans photic zone?
Photic - light; photic zone - light falling zone. Depth of photic zone refers to the distance travelled by sunlight in to the depth of the water and enable photosynthesis. It is measured using SECCHI DISC or photometer. Depth of photic zone is influenced by turbidity. It includes atmosphere-water surface to the depth where the total penetrating light intensity falls by 1%. This zone is a zone of productivity.
What type of animals live in the photic zone?
The uppermost layer of the world's oceans that receive sunlight during the daytime is called the photic zone. The depth of this zone depends on the clarity or murkiness of the water. In clear water, the photic zone can be quite deep; in murky water, it can be only 50 feet deep. On average, it extends to about 660 feet. Animals that live in the photic zone are plants, such as free-floating algae, sea weeds, etc. Zooplankton, most ocean fish, sea turtles, seals, etc. Bottom-dwellers such as starfish and sea shells live in the photic zone too. This zone is defined in terms of light, not depth.
What factors affect hydrostatic pressure?
depth of liquid and density of the liquid
What are three factors affect how fast a river flows?
the three factors that affect how fast a river flows is the steep ,width and depth and how it is curved
What determines whether a zone is photic or aphotic?
The aphotic zone is formally defined as the depth beyond which less than 1% of sunlight penetrates.
What are four main factors that affect aquatic ecosystems?
The four main factors that affect aquatic ecosystems are waters depth, temperature, flow, and amount of dissolved nutrients.
How does the ocean profile affect the worlds oceans?
By the oceanic trenches, causing erosion, earthquakes, etc. It can decrease or increase the depth of the ocean.
Is the Photic zone in South America?
The photic zone is the depth of the water in a lake or ocean, that is exposed to sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis to occur. So you could say that it is all around South America, and on it where there are lakes and ponds.
What are three affect how fast a river flows?
the three factors that affect how fast a river flows is the steep ,width and depth and how it is curved
What happens in a photic part of aq body of water?
Plants grow quickly/ plants grow using photosynthesis
At what depth does light fail to penetrate water?
The upper 100 -200 m of the ocean is called the Photic zone (photo = light).At about 150 meters 99% of light is absorbed.Beyond the Photic zone, light does not penetrate, and it is pitch dark.
