The Abyssal Zone of the Ocean Is Characterized by ____

question 40

Multiple Choice

The abyssal zone of the ocean is characterized by ____.

• A) abundant living organisms despite the lack of sunlight for photosynthesis
• B) having almost no living organisms
• C) being warm and brightly lit
• D) having high concentrations of dissolved oxygen
• E) an abundance of plants, animals, and other species

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Definitions:

Nitrogen Dioxide

A toxic, reddish-brown gas (NO2) that is a significant air pollutant, resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels and is associated with respiratory diseases.

Air Pollution Regulations

Laws and rules enacted by governments to control the emission of pollutants into the air to protect human health and the environment.

Middle Atmosphere

The layer of Earth's atmosphere situated between the troposphere and the thermosphere, encompassing the stratosphere and the mesosphere.

Temperatures

The degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment, typically measured in degrees Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), or Kelvin (K).