Multiple Choice
In which marine biome would you expect to find organisms that are adapted to withstand extremely high temperatures & a complete lack of sunlight?
48. Ecology
Marine Aquatic Biomes
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Which of the following marine zones experiences the most fluctuation in temperature?
A
Pelagic zone.
B
Intertidal zone.
C
Neritic zone.
D
Photic zone.
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Understand the characteristics of each marine zone: The pelagic zone is the open ocean area, the neritic zone is the coastal ocean area, the photic zone is the sunlight-penetrated upper layer of the ocean, and the intertidal zone is the area between high and low tide.
Consider the environmental conditions of each zone: The intertidal zone is exposed to both air and water due to tides, leading to significant temperature changes.
Compare the temperature stability: The pelagic, neritic, and photic zones are submerged and have more stable temperatures due to the insulating effect of water.
Identify the zone with the most exposure to external factors: The intertidal zone is directly exposed to sunlight and air during low tide, causing temperature fluctuations.
Conclude that the intertidal zone experiences the most temperature fluctuation due to its exposure to both marine and terrestrial conditions.
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