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Some organisms use chemosynthesis to survive where do they get the energy for this process?
from chemicals in the ocean
What causes some parts of the ocean to be saltier than other parts?
River sediments
Some organisms in the ocean use this greenhouse gas for photosynthesis and shell?
oxygen
What organisms does require sunlight to live?
Some that live in the bottom of the ocean, where no sunlight can reach it.
What event proved that some organisms could live in the dark recesses of the ocean’s depths?
When.....
What happens to many of the dead ocean organisms?
Many dead ocean organisms sink to the ocean floor and become part of the sediment. There, they can be broken down by bacteria and other decomposers, or may become fossilized over time. Some dead organisms may also be consumed by scavengers and other organisms in the food chain.
Which organisms drift with the ocean's current?
Organisms that drift with the ocean's currents include plankton, jellyfish, and larvae of marine organisms. These organisms rely on ocean currents for transportation, dispersal, and feeding opportunities as they move through the water column.
What percentage of organisms in the ocean live in the uppermost zone?
almost 90% of organisms in the ocean live in the uppermost zone
What is the ocean mostly made up of?
Water ============= And some salts and minerals and marine organisms and sunken ships.
Organisms in the ocean with the smallest total biomass are most likely the what?
Organisms in the ocean with the smallest total biomass are most likely the what?
How is it possible for the ocean floor to be an ecosystem?
There are certain organisms which have adapted to the ocean floor environment. Together, these organisms make up an ecosystem.
What are organisms that live above the ocean floor called?
organisms that live on the ocean floor are called Benthos
