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What is the part of the open ocean that receives enough light for floating algae to carry out photosynthesis called?
The part of the open ocean that receives enough light for floating algae to carry out photosynthesis is called the euphotic zone or photic zone. This is the upper layer of the ocean where sunlight penetrates and supports photosynthetic activities of algae and other marine plants.
Does the sun penetrates the aphotic zone of a marine biome?
no it does not the darkness of the water is so far down that the sunlight cannot reach the bottem of the marine biome
What determines whether the benthic zone in a lake will sustain photosynthesis?
The amount of light penetration into the benthic zone, nutrient availability, and the presence of photosynthetic organisms such as phytoplankton and aquatic plants are key factors that determine whether photosynthesis can occur in the benthic zone of a lake. If there is sufficient light and nutrients, photosynthesis can be sustained in the benthic zone.
Characteristics of the neritic zone?
The neritic zone is the shallow region of the ocean that extends from the low-tide mark to the edge of the continental shelf. It is characterized by high biological productivity due to ample sunlight and nutrient availability, supporting diverse marine life. The water in the neritic zone is typically warmer and more nutrient-rich compared to the deeper oceanic zones.
Which zone is most likely to be home to algae?
Ah, the algae, nature's colorful paintbrush! Algae are often found in the photic zone of the ocean, where sunlight can reach and help them grow. This zone is like a happy little garden for algae, providing just the right conditions for them to thrive and create beauty in the underwater world.
What is the most common ocean plant in the twilight zone?
There are no plants in the ocean "twilight zone." The twilight zone is the middle layer of the ocean that receives very little sunlight. There is not enough light for photosynthesis to take place; therefore, no plants live in this zone, and food is pretty scarce.
The well lift upper layer of bodies of water where photosynthasis can take place is the what zone?
The photic zone or euphotic zone is the depth of water in a lake or ocean that receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis to take place!
What plant is in the oceans twilight zone?
There are no plants in the ocean "twilight zone." The twilight zone is the middle layer of the ocean that receives very little sunlight. There is not enough light for photosynthesis to take place; therefore, no plants live in this zone, and food is pretty scarce.
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
What zone is the near surface zone of the ocean where light is strong enough for photosynthesis is to occur?
Neritic zone
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.
Why is life abundant in the surface zone but scarce in the deep zone of the ocean?
Life is abundant in the surface zone due to sun light is available for photosynthesis. Photosynthesis can only occur 100-200 meters down.
Is photosynthesis limited to the well-lit upper layer of the ocean which scientists refer to as the oceanic zone?
False, it's the Photic Zone.
What is the part of the open ocean that receives enough light for floating algae to carry out photosynthesis called?
The part of the open ocean that receives enough light for floating algae to carry out photosynthesis is called the euphotic zone or photic zone. This is the upper layer of the ocean where sunlight penetrates and supports photosynthetic activities of algae and other marine plants.
Why does the shallow ocean zone have many plants and animals?
it has so many plants because the plants can do photosynthesis. unlike in the deep ocean with no sunlight
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
In which overall area of the ocean can photosynthesis take place?
Ocean zonesThe uppermost layer of the world's oceans is bathed in sunlight during the daytime. This bright ocean layer is called the sunlit zone or the euphotic zone (euphotic means "well lit" in Greek) or the epipelagic zone (epipelagic means "upon the sea"). The depth of this zone depends on the clarity or murkiness of the water. In clear water, the euphotic zone can be quite deep; in murky water, it can be only 50 feet deep. On average, it extends to about 660 feet (200 meters); the depth of the ocean averages about 13,000 feet or 4,000 m. The temperature in this zone ranges from 104 to 27 degrees F. In this zone, there is enough light for photosynthesis to take place, so many plants and other photosynthetic organisms live in this zone and food is abundant. Photosynthesis is a process in which sunlight and carbon dioxide gas are converted into food (chemical energy contained in carbohydrates) and oxygen gas. Photosynthesis in the oceans creates approximately 90% of the Earth's gaseous oxygen. Most of the oxygen is produced by phytoplankton. These primary producers (also called autotrophs) are the first link in the food chain in the oceans. Because of this food source, many animals also live in this zone. In fact, most of the life in the ocean is found in this zone, although it is the smallest ocean zone in terms of volume of water.
