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What are the key zones and organisms in an ocean biosystem?
Key zones in an ocean biosystem include the surface zone where most sunlight penetrates, the twilight zone where light diminishes, and the deep zone where no sunlight reaches. Organisms in these zones include phytoplankton, zooplankton, fish, marine mammals, and deep-sea creatures like anglerfish and grenadiers.
What is the zone where most ocean live lives?
The sunlight zone. Most animal and plant life use the sun to stay alive. The most plant life is found here. There is life in all zones in the ocean but the sunlight zone has the most.
What are the four ocean zones that can support plankton growth?
The sunlight zone
How do conditions in the open ocean neritic zones differ?
Neritic zones are closer to shore, shallower, and warmer than open ocean zones. They also tend to have higher levels of nutrients and more sunlight penetration, supporting greater biodiversity and productivity compared to open ocean zones.
Which of these ocean zones is sometimes called the "twilight zone" because of how little sunlight it receives?
Mesopelagic
Which receives the most solar radiation the tropics the polar zones the oceans or the temperate zones?
The tropics receive the most solar radiation due to their location near the equator, where sunlight is more direct and intense. The polar zones receive the least solar radiation because of their location near the poles, where sunlight is more spread out and less intense. Oceans and temperate zones fall somewhere in between, depending on their latitude and proximity to the equator.
How many light zones can the ocean be divided into?
It is divided into four zones:- Sunlight zone Twilight zone Pelagic zone Bathypelagic zone UR WRONG!!! There is five zones!! Sunlight Zone Twilight Zone Midnight Zone Abyss Zone and Trench Zone
What zone does sunlight reach through?
Sunlight can reach through all the zones of the ocean, including the epipelagic (sunlight zone), mesopelagic, bathypelagic, abyssopelagic, and hadalpelagic zones. The intensity of sunlight decreases with depth, so the amount of light available for photosynthesis decreases below the epipelagic zone.
The blank ocean basin is rimmed by the most subduction zones?
The Pacific Ocean basin is rimmed by the most subduction zones. These subduction zones form as one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, creating deep ocean trenches. The Pacific Ring of Fire, which encircles the Pacific Ocean, is known for having numerous subduction zones and is associated with high levels of seismic activity and volcanic eruptions.
What criteria are used for determining ocean zones?
Ocean zones are determined based on depth and distance from the shore. The main criteria used are the amount of light that penetrates the water, temperature, and the presence of marine life. These criteria help scientists classify the ocean into distinct zones like the sunlight zone, twilight zone, and midnight zone.
How is the animal and plant species vary based on different ocean zones?
Different ocean zones have varying levels of sunlight, temperature, and nutrients which determine the types of animal and plant species found in each zone. For example, the surface zone has more sunlight and supports phytoplankton and fish species, whereas the deep ocean zones have unique adaptations to survive in high pressure and low light conditions. The biodiversity of species increases with depth in the ocean due to a wider range of habitats and resources available.
Why do you think the zones of the open ocean are called sunlight twilight And midnight?
The zones of the open ocean are called sunlight, twilight, and midnight based on the amount of sunlight that penetrates each zone. The sunlight zone is the upper layer where photosynthesis occurs, receiving ample light. The twilight zone, or mesopelagic layer, receives limited light, creating a dim environment where some light-dependent organisms can thrive. The midnight zone, or bathypelagic layer, is completely dark and devoid of sunlight, resulting in a cold, deep ocean environment where organisms rely on other means for survival.
