Ocean Zones Section Flashcards
1
Q
What is the photic zone?
A
Photic zone refers to the upper level of ocean where sunlight penetrates allowing photosynthesis to occur. (Primary production connection) 0-200m
2
Q
3 ocean zones based on sunlight
A
Photic 0-200n
Dysphotic 200-1000m
Aphotic 1000+m
3
Q
What is DVM?
A
Daily vertical migration is the daily pattern of some organisms moving vertically in bodies of water. Organisms go towards the surface at night to eat then down towards deeper waters during the daytime to hide from predators.
4
Q
Name 2 technologies used to study the deep sea
A
Sonar mapping, ROVs to explore
5
Q
Ocean pressure?
A
10m = 1 ATM
1 ATM = 15 psi
