The Upper Layer of the Ocean, Where Enough Light Penetrates

question 2

Multiple Choice

The upper layer of the ocean, where enough light penetrates the water to permit plants to conduct photosynthesis, is called the __________ zone and occurs at depths of __________ meters in most instances.

• A) subtidal; 300 to 600
• B) photic; 100 to 200
• C) intertidal; about approximately 0
• D) epicontinental; about approximately 600

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Amortization

A method of uniformly reducing the book value of an intangible asset over its useful life.

Interest Expense

The expenditure faced by a company for financing through borrowed resources during a defined time.

Book Value

The value of a fixed asset, as recorded on a balance sheet, which represents its historical cost minus accumulated depreciation.

Debentures

A type of long-term debt instrument used by large companies to borrow money, at a fixed rate of interest, and not secured by physical assets or collateral.