Marine Habitat Trivia
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Where does the term 'marine' originate from?

  • French marin, meaning coastal
  • Latin mare, meaning sea or ocean (correct)
  • Greek marinos, meaning salty water
  • Arabic bahar, meaning marine life
  • Where are demersal habitats located?

  • Near the surface or in the open water column
  • Near or on the bottom of the ocean (correct)
  • In the deep ocean beyond the continental shelf
  • On the shoreline out to the edge of the continental shelf
  • What percentage of the total ocean area is occupied by the coastal shelf?

  • Thirty percent
  • Twenty-five percent
  • Seven percent (correct)
  • Fifteen percent
  • What are pelagic habitats?

    <p>Found near the surface or in the open water column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a habitat?

    <p>An ecological or environmental area inhabited by one or more living species</p> Signup and view all the answers

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