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What is an example of the photic zone of the ocean but not characteristic of an aphotic zone?
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An example of the photic aone would be like a sea shore, coral reef, or sand bar. Although an example for an aphotic zone would be the depths of the ocean or the abyss.
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Difference between photic zone and aphotic zone?
Photic Zone: part of the ocean that receives sunlight Aphotic Zone: area in an ocean where sunlight does not reach and photosynthesis does not occur
The ocean zones based on light penetration are the?
photic zone and aphotic zone
What is the aphotic zone?
Aphotic zone is the area of a lake or an ocean which gets little or no sunshine throughout the year.
What are the differences between an aphotic zone and an euphotic zone?
Euphotic & Aphotic zonesEuphotic zone : is the upper layer of water that receives light and thus photothensythesis is possibleAphotic zone : is the portion of ocean that is not exposed to sunlight , and extends from - 0,9 - 4.6 kmEuphotic & Aphotic zonesEuphotic zone : is the upper layer of water that receives light and thus photothensythesis is possibleAphotic zone : is the portion of ocean that is not exposed to sunlight , and extends from - 0,9 - 4.6 km
What is the temperature on the epipelagic zone?
The photic zone where? The Atlantic Ocean has a photic zone, but so does the Pacific Ocean. Both have very different temperatures in their respective photic zones, and even variations within each ocean. The only thing we can say is that the temperature is higher than that of the aphotic zone.
What realms or zones do whales typically inhabit?
The Pelagic Ream. Most whales live out in the open ocean, ranging between the photic and aphotic zones.
List six distinct ecological zones that can be found in the ocean?
The Intertidal Zone, Coastal Zone, Open Ocean, Ocean Trench, Photic Zone, and Aphotic Zone. (i asked this question then found it in my textbook)
What is the photic zone of the ocean-?
The photic zone of the ocean is the surface of the ocean that receives sunlight.
What is the well lit upper layer part of the ocean is known as the?
photic zone.
Aphotic layer information?
The aphotic zone is that part of the ocean not reached by sunlight, and aphotic plants are those that grow there without photosynthesizing. The aphotic layer of the ocean is generally starts at a depth of about 100 meters, below which there is insufficient sunlight for photosynthesis.
Which ocean zone does sunlight penetrate?
The epipelagic zone is the region in the ocean that is exposed to a sufficient enough amount of sunlight to allow photosynthesis to occur.
What is the photic zone fo the ocean?
the photic zone is the place where 90% of under water sea life lives. it also has the most sunlight. because it is the top of the layers of the ocean.
