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Location & Features
Pollution
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Ecosystem
100
What two zones are located around the transition zone?
Surface Zone and Deep Zone
100
Is their pollution found here?
Yes.
100
Could you find the producer KELP in the transition zone?
Yes.
100
Name a plant you can find in this zone.
Algae, Kelp are acceptable
100
What is the name of this ecosystem?
The Transition Zone
200
What depths does the transition zone range from?
200 KM- 1000 KM
200
What kind of pollution is found in the transition zone?
It is point source.
200
If an eel ate algae, and then was eaten by a stingray, what is the stingray?
A secondary consumer.
200
True or false. Plants get full sunlight in the transition zone.
False
200
Why is this ecosystem important?
It provides a buffer between the surface and transition zones.
300
What makes up the substrate in this zone?
Nothing (There is no bottom AKA substrate)
300
Where does pollution that ends up in this zone come from?
It comes from sources such as boats and runoff from factories.
300
What is algae?
It is a producer.
300
True or False. Plants adapt by using chemosynthesis to make their own food.
True
300
What technology is used to explore this ecosystem?
The ALVIN submersible
400
Describe the salinity of this zone.
It varies, because salt randomly floats around throughout the transition zone
400
Are animals affected by pollution?
Yes, the effects can range from mild discomfort to death.
400
If a fish ate plankton, who is the consumer?
The fish
400
Name an animal that live in this zone.
Fish, shark acceptable
400
What is a main resource found in this ecosystem?
Kelp forests
500
How thoroughly does light penetrate the transition zone?
It is partial penetration, because it is close to the surface but also relatively close to the bottom.
500
Name three animals that can experience pollution, in any environment.
Any animal is acceptable, everything can be affected by pollution.
500
Name a food chain in this zone.
Kelp-----Fish------Shark
500
How do animals get their energy here?
They eat other animals and plants
500
Does this ecosystem feel the effect of humans?
Yes, by means of pollution and over fishing.