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Begin page 141 – ocean habitat.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014 EQ : Identify the zones into which scientists divide the ocean? Describe how marine organisms are classified?. Begin page 141 – ocean habitat.

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Begin page 141 – ocean habitat.

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  1. Tuesday, May 27, 2014EQ: Identify the zones into which scientists divide the ocean?Describe how marine organisms are classified? • Begin page 141 – ocean habitat. • Take note of the three types of ocean life zones ---Intertidal; wet or dry, salinity variations, temperature variations, sunlightneuritic; light available, more constant temperature and salinity, some wave action on bottomdeep-ocean zone; stable temperature and salinity, no light at depth) • Take note of the three types of ocean life forms --- Floating organisms are called planktonSwimming organisms are nektonBottom-dwelling organisms are called benthosWhich species could move easily from place to place?Which are stationary or move only short distances?Which drift with the currents?

  2. Essay due Thursday • Each paragraph needs to be a minimum of three-sentences. • Include an introductory paragraph. • Include a conclusion paragraph. • Each feature of the ocean floor should be a separate paragraph – after all, when you change your thought, change your paragraph.

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