Oceans of the World Zones

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What does the average salinity of the Atlantic Ocean represent?

The volume of marine life in the Atlantic Ocean

The temperature range of the Atlantic Ocean

The depth of the Atlantic Ocean in meters

The percentage of salt in the water in parts per thousand (ppt) (correct)

Why is the Atlantic Ocean relatively shallow compared to other oceans?

Due to the presence of the Mid Atlantic Ridge

High atmospheric pressure pushing water down

Intense sunlight evaporating surface water

A large area of the sea floor being continental shelf (correct)

What drives the global circulation of ocean water according to the text?

Difference in salinity and temperature (correct)

Wind patterns

Surface currents

Tides

What effect does the North Atlantic garbage patch have on marine life?

Endangers the lives of fish and animals due to plastic pollution Signup and view all the answers

Which ocean is described as being centered around the North Pole and frozen most of the year?

Arctic Ocean Signup and view all the answers

Which ocean is the third largest in the world?

Indian Ocean Signup and view all the answers

Where is the deepest point of the Indian Ocean located?

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What is one significant feature of the Pacific Ocean?

Home to the Marianas Trench Signup and view all the answers

Which ocean sustains one of the largest concentrations of marine life?

Southern Ocean Signup and view all the answers

What makes the Indian Ocean unique compared to other oceans in terms of exploration?

It is one of the least explored oceans Signup and view all the answers

Which zone of the ocean receives the least amount of sunlight?

Aphotic Zone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of energy for plants and algae in the Photic Zone?

Sunlight Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following zones supports deep-sea hydrothermal vents with unique ecosystems?

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What is the main factor contributing to salinity in the ocean?

Saltwater Signup and view all the answers

Which zone of the ocean is characterized by bioluminescent organisms due to lack of sunlight?

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Oceans of the World Zones

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Questions and Answers

What does the average salinity of the Atlantic Ocean represent?

Why is the Atlantic Ocean relatively shallow compared to other oceans?

What drives the global circulation of ocean water according to the text?

What effect does the North Atlantic garbage patch have on marine life?

Which ocean is described as being centered around the North Pole and frozen most of the year?

Which ocean is the third largest in the world?

Where is the deepest point of the Indian Ocean located?

What is one significant feature of the Pacific Ocean?

Which ocean sustains one of the largest concentrations of marine life?

What makes the Indian Ocean unique compared to other oceans in terms of exploration?

Which zone of the ocean receives the least amount of sunlight?

What is the primary source of energy for plants and algae in the Photic Zone?

Which of the following zones supports deep-sea hydrothermal vents with unique ecosystems?

What is the main factor contributing to salinity in the ocean?

Which zone of the ocean is characterized by bioluminescent organisms due to lack of sunlight?

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