ocean ecosystem
how much is the earths surface is covered by oceans
its 71% of the earths surface.
biodiversity is greatest in which biome?
tropical rainforest.
what do u describe as the prefect weather
clear skies with gentle breezes and temperatures between 75-90 degrees Fahrenheit.
what makes the ocean biome unique
immense size, high salinity, diverse habitats, and crucial role in Earth's climate and carbon cycle
what is plankton?
tiny aquatic organisms, either plant or animal, that drift in water and cannot swim against currents
what are the three ocean zones?
intertidal zone, neritic zone, and oceanic zone
which two biomes are the similar with regard to rainfall?
Tundra and Subtropical Desert.
How can weather change an ecosystem?
altering factors like temperature, precipitation, and light,
what is the deepest ocean biome
the abyssopelagic zone (or abyssal zone)
what is bioluminescence?
the production and emission of light by a living organism through a chemical reaction
what are some examples of plants and animals found in the ocean
phytoplankton, algae, and seagrasses
which biome is characterized by layer of Permafrost?
The tundra biome
is climate part of an ecosystem
Yes, climate is a crucial part of an ecosystem
what is the biggest marine biome
the open ocean
what is the biggest animal that ever lived?
The blue whale
Why is the ocean salty?
Ocean salt primarily comes from rocks on land and openings in the seafloor.
the eastern portion of the United States is dominated by what biomes
temperate deciduous forests.
how does latitude affect climate?
primarily through the amount of solar radiation a region receives.
what biome are coral reefs in
the marine biome
the gravitational forces of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun.
what causes waves?
most commonly caused by wind
how does temperature affect biomes?
influences the rate of ecosystems processes
which layer is the coldest
the mesosphere
are all marine biomes saltwater?
there are two types of marine biomes: saltwater and freshwater
How does a marine ecosystem work?
a complex system where biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors interact