Pt3

Question 1

Describe the benthos in oceanic zones.

Answer 1

Benthos refers to the ocean bottom below the neritic and pelagic zones, characterized by high productivity due to abundant nutrients.

Question 2

Explain the abyssal zone and its characteristics.

Answer 2

The abyssal zone is a very deep community in the ocean where organisms are adapted to continuous cold temperatures.

Question 3

Define the term ‘benthos’.

Answer 3

Benthos refers to the organisms and communities that live on or in the ocean bottom.

Question 4

How can pollution in ocean currents affect human health?

Answer 4

Fish can become polluted due to concentrated pollutants, and humans may eat these contaminated fish.

Question 5

Fish can become polluted due to concentrated pollutants, and humans may eat these contaminated fish.

Answer 5

The Ocean Dumping Act (1988) banned the dumping of industrial waste into the ocean.