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Is the midnight zone in cold or warm water?

The midnight zone, also known as the abyssopelagic zone, is typically found in cold water. This zone lies between about 3,280 to 13,124 feet (1,000 to 4,000 meters) below the ocean surface, where temperatures are generally colder due to the lack of sunlight and proximity to deep ocean currents.


How do waves currents tides and storms affect on the geological features of the ocean shore zone?

Waves can erode shorelines by wearing down rocks and carrying sediment away. Currents can transport sediment along the coast, reshaping beaches and creating sandbars. Tides can cause erosion and deposition of sediment, influencing the shape of coastlines. Storms can lead to abrupt changes in the coastline through erosion, sediment transport, and flooding.


Why is the development of internal waves likely within the pycnocline?

The pycnocline is the ocean layer with the greatest density gradient. Internal waves are often caused by currents, which are caused by differing densities. Also, any disturbance to the pycnocline (such as ships, storms, tides, etc.) can generate internal waves.


What the difference between the breaker zone and the surf?

the breaker zone is where the waves are breaking while the surf is where the waves are more calm...


What properties would you expect the water to have in the deep zone?

Oceanographers are scientists who study the ocean and its inhabitants. They use a variety of tools, including: thermometers (temperature), hydrometers (salinity - or salt content), CTD (conductivity-temperature-depth), fathometers (ocean depth), and submersible submarines (the ocean bottom).The temperature and salinity of the water determine its density. Cooler water is denser than warmer water so it sinks to the bottom. Salty water is denser than less salty water.The different water densities divide the ocean into three zones: mixed zone, transition zone, and deep zone.The surface of the water is warmer than the bottom, because the sun's rays hit there directly. Also, water is warmer closer to the equator than farther north. Closer to the Poles, sunlight hits at an angle, so the warmth is spread over a wider area.Currents redistribute heat around the globe. Cold-water currents move from the Poles to the equator. Warm-water currents move from the equator to the Poles.Upwelling occurs when seasonal winds push water away from the coast and cooler, nutrient-rich water from the bottom rises to take its place.The different ocean zones are: epipelagic (sunlit), mesopelagic (twilight), bathypelagic, abyssopelagic, hedalpelagic (midnight zones).

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What is the difference between ocean current and rip current?

Ocean currents are currents that move across the globe from one temperature zone to another. Rip currents are localized currents caused by a combination of tides and waves agains the shore line where the water is shallow.


Is the midnight zone in cold or warm water?

The midnight zone, also known as the abyssopelagic zone, is typically found in cold water. This zone lies between about 3,280 to 13,124 feet (1,000 to 4,000 meters) below the ocean surface, where temperatures are generally colder due to the lack of sunlight and proximity to deep ocean currents.


What area between deep water waves and breaker zone?

The area between deep water waves and breaker zone is the euphotic zone


What are currents within the surf zone that flow parallel to shore known as?

Currents within the surf zone that flow parallel to the shore are known as longshore currents. These currents are generated by waves approaching the shore at an angle, creating a flow of water along the coastline. Longshore currents can significantly influence sediment transport and beach erosion, shaping coastal landscapes over time. They often interact with rip currents, which flow seaward and can pose hazards to swimmers.


Most ocean water is located in which zone?

The deep zone


What zone of the ocean do sea sponges live in?

The ocean zone is the deep, or open ocean zone, where they swim amongst the coral and red water ;D


In which zone would you expect to find turbidity currents?

Turbidity currents are typically found in the abyssal zone of the ocean. These underwater avalanches of sediment flow down the continental slope and into the deep ocean basin, where they can transport large amounts of sediment over long distances.


What 3 adaptations help remoras survive in its ocean zone?

the temp waves tt


The zone next to the beach where waves roll in?

The narrow band of shallow water along the beach is where the waves break. This is called the surf zone.


Where would cold water flow in the ocean?

cold water flows in the ocean to the coast of California


How does the surface of the open ocean differ from the deep zone?

The open water zone is beneath the littoral zone and is only as light can reach. The deep water zone is below the open water zone where no light reaches


Of the 3 zones of the ocean in which would the water be most dense?

The water in the deep zone (abyssal zone) of the ocean would be most dense due to the high pressure and low temperature, causing water to become more compact and denser compared to surface waters.