Ages 7–9🔬 ScienceBeing planted

Ocean Depth Zones

Understand that the ocean has different zones depending on depth and light: the sunlight zone near the surface where most life lives, the twilight zone where light fades, and the midnight zone of total darkness

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Question 1 of 3

A scientist finds a meadow of seaweed that can only live where the water is bright. She also sees lots of fish swimming around that seaweed. In which part of the ocean would you expect the most animals to live, and why?

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following lists the three main ocean depth zones?

Question 3 of 3

Why do most ocean animals live in the sunlight zone?

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