Rewiew October 6 Flashcards
extends from the intertidal zone out to the edge of the continental shelf.
Neritic zone
is the strip of land between the high and low tide lines.
Intertidal zone
extends from the edge of the neritic zone to the base of the continental shelf.
bathyal zone
Lies below 2000 meters and is in complete darkness
abyssal zone
are tiny free-floating organisms that live in the water.
Plankton
is another term for animal plankton
Zooplankton
are photosynthetic plankton, which include microscopic protists such as algae.
phytoplankton
are found within the tropical climate zone. In this area, water temperatures remain warm all year.
Coral reefs
exist in cold, nutrient-rich waters, such as those found in California’s Monterey Bay.
Kelp forest
is a partially enclosed body of water formed where a river flows into an ocean
Estuary
is a region of land that drains into a river, a river system, or another body of water
Watershed
is similar to the oceanic intertidal zone, and it is located between the high and low water marks along the shoreline.
littoral zone
refers to the open water located farther out from shore.
limnetic zone
is the lake or pond bottom, where less sunlight reaches.
benthic zone