Ocean Layers Flashcards

1
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coastal zone

A

between shore and end of continental shelf

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2
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euphotic zone

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warmest region of ocean water, highest levels of dissolved O2

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3
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bathyal zone

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no photosynthesis, middle region, cold

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4
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abyssal zone

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deep ocean, very cold, little dissolved oxygen, high nutrients

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5
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Ocean zone mnemonic

A

CEBA= Claudia Eats Baby Alligators

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