Vocab Quiz Practice 5

Put the letter of the correct definition by each word.

1 / Intertidal Zone / A / The movement of nutrients up from the ocean depths
2 / Neritic Zone / B / The drop off at the edge of the continental shelf as you get further into the ocean
3 / Continental Slope / C / Caused by wind or differences in density – mixes the ocean and affects global temperatures
4 / Upwelling / D / Transitional zone in tropical areas where large roots hold the coastline in place
5 / Downwelling / E / The amount of salt content in the water
6 / Thermocline / F / Using sound waves to locate objects
7 / Salt Marsh / G / The gradually sloping land between the edge of the continent and the drop off
8 / Currents / H / Cracks in the ocean floor that gush out minerals and hot water
9 / Estuary / I / The movement of oxygen down to the ocean depths
10 / Continental Shelf / J / An area where the water temperature decreases drastically
11 / Mangrove Forests / K / The area of the ocean that is below water at high tide and above water at low tide
12 / Kelp Forests / L / Transitional zone in cooler waters that filters pollution
13 / Salinity / M / Cold water forests of tall brown algae
14 / Hydrothermal Vents / N / Where salt water from the ocean mixes with fresh water from a river
15 / Sonar / O / The zone that contains the most diverse amount of life and ecosystems such as coral reefs

1. K

2. O

3. G

4. A

5. I

6. J

7. L

8. C

9. N

10. B

11. D

12. M

13. E

14. H

15. F