NYIK Flashcards

1
Q

Examples of open ocean

A

Pacific, Atlantic, Indian

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2
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Shallow waters near coastlines
Rich in nutrients, supporting diverse marine life

A

Coastal Zone

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3
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Other term for Coastal Zone

A

Littoral

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4
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Divided into further layers based on depth and sunlight penetration

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Pelagic Zone

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5
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Other term for Pelagic Zone

A

Open Ocean

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6
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Found along the edges of continents and islands

A

Coastal Zone

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7
Q

Temperate and subpolar Regions = ?

A

Kelp

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8
Q

Closer to equator = ?

A

Coral

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9
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Found along coastlines worldwide where lands meet the ocean

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Intertidal Zones

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10
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All regions below 200m mark

A

Deep Sea and Abyssal Zones

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11
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Any area with coral

A

Coral Reefs

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12
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Directly attached to shoreline

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Fringing Reefs

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13
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Separated from shore by lagoon

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Barrier Reefs

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14
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Ring shaped reefs that form around submerged volcanic islands

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Atolls

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15
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isolated clusters of coral found between larger reef system

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Patch Reefs

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16
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Partially enclosed coastal body of water where fresh and salt water mix

17
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low salt content
Still (lentic) or moving (lotic)

A

Freshwater Ecosystem