Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Littoral zone?
A
Rocky shore - exposed + submerged w/ tides
2
Q
Pelagic zone?
A
Outside coastal zone (deep water).
3
Q
Neritic zone?
A
Sea bed + deep water column meet.
4
Q
Oceanic zone?
A
Deep water (below 200m). No influence of seabed.
5
Q
Benthic zone?
A
Seabed.
6
Q
Continental shelf?
A
Seabed up to 200m deep, adjacent to land.
7
Q
Abyssal plane?
A
Base of continental shelf slope. Seabed flattens.
8
Q
How far does a country’s economic claim extend?
A
200 nautical miles offshore.
