Zones of the Ocean Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Which zone gets the most sunlight?
A
Euphotic zone
2
Q
Which zone gets little sunlight?
A
Disphotic zone
3
Q
Which zone gets no sunlight at all?
A
Aphotic zone
4
Q
What animals live in the euphotic zone?
A
- jellyfish
- turtles
5
Q
What animals live in the disphotic zone?
A
- squid
- crustaceans
- clams
6
Q
What animals live in the aphotic zone?
A
- anglerfish
- giant squid
- sea cucumber
7
Q
What are some features of the euphotic zone?
A
- lots of sunlight
- 70-80 meters deep
- also called the intertidal
8
Q
What are some features of the disphotic zone?
A
- gets some sunlight, not enough for plants to survive
- 200-1000 meters deep
- called the twilight zone or the pelagic zone
9
Q
What are some features of the aphotic zone?
A
- gets no sunlight at all
- extremely dark and cold
- also known as the abyss
