Ocean Zones

Question 1

Littoral Zone

Answer 1

Also known as the intertidal zone, it is the part of the ocean that is closest to the shore.

Question 2

Neretic Zone

Answer 2

Also known as the sublittoral zone, this zone extends to the edge of the continental shelf.

Question 3

Photic Zone:

Answer 3

The uppermost layer of water in a lake or ocean that is exposed to sunlight down to the depth where 1% of surface sunlight is available.

Question 4

Layer Carbon Dioxide
Photic zone

Answer 4

The layer just above the depth where the rate of carbon dioxide uptake by plants is equal to the rate of carbon dioxide production by animals.