1
Q
The water column itself, divided into the neritic zone (over the continental shelf) and the oceanic zone
(deeper water).
A
Pelagic Zone (Open Ocean)
2
Q
The ocean bottom,
including shallow sandy shores and deep
abyssal plains.
A
Benthic Zone (Sea Floor)
3
Q
The area between high and
low tide, where organisms adapt to alternating exposure to air and water.
A
Intertidal Zone
4
Q
The euphotic
zone allows photosynthesis (top 200m), while
the aphotic zone is dark and relies on falling
organic matter or chemosynthesis.
A
Photics vs. Aphotic Zones:
STRATIGRAPHY
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