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Match the following marine terms with their definitions:
Ocean = A large area of sea typically divided into geographic locations: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern. High Tide = When ocean water reached the highest point along the shore due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Intertidal Zone = The area of the ocean shore found between the high tide and the low tide. Coral Reef = A limestone ridge that is formed from hard coral.
Match the following oceanic terms with their descriptions:
Oceanic Pelagic Zones = Water in the open ocean divides into different zones based upon how much sunlight reaches that depth of water. Low Tide = When ocean water reaches the lowest point along the shore due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Tide Pool = A shallow body of water that remains within rocks along the intertidal zone during low tide. Coral Colony = Coral polyps that grow together in a group.
Match the following marine biology terms with their characteristics:
Marine Biology = The branch of science that investigates the organisms that live in salt water. Invertebrates = Animals with no backbone or spinal column.
Marine Biology - is the branch of science that investigates the organisms that live in ______ water
salt
Ocean - is a large area of sea typically divided into geographic locations: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and ______
Southern
High Tide - when ocean water reached the highest point along the shore due to the gravitational pull of the ______ and sun
moon
Intertidal Zone - the area of the ocean shore found between the high tide and the ______ tide
low
Coral Reef - a limestone ridge that is formed from hard ______
coral
Test your knowledge of marine biology and oceanic pelagic zones with this quiz. Explore concepts like high tide, low tide, and the different oceanic regions like the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans.
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