Ocean Zones
Which ocean layer is closest to the surface?
Sunlight zone
Where do sea turtles hatch?
Sandy beaches
What is the name of a marine environment that Nemo is from?
Coral reef
Which well-known marine region is formed by ocean currents that gather and hold large amounts of plastic pollution?
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
What is the main cause of coral bleaching?
Prolonged ocean warming
Which layer has the highest pressure?
Trench zone
Out of 1,000 turtle hatchlings, how many typically survive to adulthood?
1
What do you call an ocean region that is often covered in sea ice and supports specially adapted marine life?
Polar seas
What percentage of global plastic waste is actually recycled?
about 9-10%
What is the largest animal on Earth?
How does temperature change as depth increases between ocean layers?
As ocean depth increases, the temperature usually decreases.
What conditions cause a sea turtle embryo to become female during incubation?
Temperature (>29 degrees C is more likely to be female)
What do you call a coastal marine ecosystem dominated by tall, fast-growing seaweed?
Kelp forest
What is the main way oil spills affect seabirds' thermoregulation?
By damaging its feathers
What animal has the ability to regenerate lost arms?
Star fish
Which ocean layer has the most marine life?
Sunlight zone
Which part of the turtle's shell surrounds a turtle’s tail, providing protection for the tail and rear internal organs?
Pygal shell
What organism is responsible for giving coral its color?
What is the name of a massive, specialized structure designed to explore and extract oil or natural gas from beneath the seabed?
Offshore drilling rig
What is sea foam made from?
water + organic matter + air + energy
What is bioluminescence?
Bioluminescence is the ability of living organisms to produce and emit light.
Which part of the turtle's shell is the border formed to protect the sides of a turtle?
Marginal shell
Which marine environment has the highest biodiversity?
Coral reef
What is the name of a special, soapy chemical sprayed onto oil spills to break down large oil slicks into tiny, microscopic droplets?
Which has a higher density, warm water or cold water?
Cold water