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The intertidal zone is the area of the shore that is alternately uncovered and covered with water as the tides go out and come in.

Because tidal effects are greater the farther from the equator one goes, the intertidal zones are (in general) larger farther to the north. Certainly if there is a vast area of very gradually sloping land adjacent to the shore, the intertidal zone can extend a long way out from the shoreline itself.

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How is the intertidal zone different from the other zones?

Organisms in the intertidal zone experience greater extremes of temperature and wave action than organisms in the near shore zone.


What stops many fish from living in the intertidal zone?

the thing that stops fish from going into the intertidal zone is that it stops them from going into cliffs they get to scared to go on that they dont know what to do. you may be thinking poor fish and yes its sad :(


What are abiotic factors in the intertidal zone?

Animals living on the rocks surface are called epifauna, these organisms in the rocky intertidal are fully exposed to the elements, causing a lot of physical stress. Low tides usually are problems for organisms with the highest part of the intertidal almost never immersed. Another abiotic factor includes the coping with wave shock, organisms must be able to withstand, or find shelter. One last factor is space which is so limited at times, that organisms may attach to each other instead of the rocks.


What major world biome are tide pools located in?

Tide pools are typically found in the intertidal zones of coastal regions, where the ocean meets the land. This biome is known as the coastal biome or intertidal zone. Tide pools are unique habitats that experience regular changes in water levels due to the tides.


Which ecosystem would experience the most drastic changes in a 24-hour period?

The ecosystem that would experience the most drastic changes in a 24-hour period would be an intertidal zone. This is because an intertidal zone is exposed to all the changes in the tide during all times of the day. The intertidal zone is the portion of the shoreline that is covered with water at high tides and exposed to the air during low tides.

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How deep is the intertisal zone?

The intertisal zone is not identified, however the intertidal zone is. The intertidal zone is that which is covered by water at high tide, and uncovered at low tide. The size and depth of this zone varies depending on geography.


What is the area where an ocean meets land is called the zone.?

Intertidal Zone


What zone is where the ocean meets land?

Intertidal Zone


How many zones is the world divided?

4 the spray zone the upper intertidal zone the mid intertidal zone the lower intertidal zone


What is the water width of the intertidal zone?

The water width of the intertidal zone can vary depending on factors such as the location, tidal range, and substrate. Typically, it ranges from a few meters to several hundred meters. During high tide, the intertidal zone is submerged, and during low tide, it is exposed.


The area of shoreline that is alternately exposed and submerged is the .?

intertidal zone


What is The area where an ocean meats land is called?

Intertidal Zone


What ocean zones based on the distance from the land and the depth of the ocean floor are the?

Intertidal zone, coastal ocean, and open ocean.


What are the ocean zones based on the distance from land and the depth of the ocean floor?

Intertidal zone, coastal ocean, and open ocean.


In which major ocean zone are plants and animals exposed to air for part of the day?

the intertidal zone


Is the intertidal zone in the bathyal zone?

No, the intertidal zone is not in the bathyal zone. The intertidal zone is the area between high and low tides on the coast, while the bathyal zone is a deep-sea zone beginning at about 200 meters below the surface of the ocean.


What are the three main vertical divisions of he ocean based on the depth and distance from the shore?

The Intertidal zone, Coastal Ocean, and The Open Ocean.