Which Term Refers to the Ocean Zone That Extends from the Shoreline

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the ocean zone that extends from the shoreline to the edge of the continental shelf? 

• A) abyssal zone 
• B) benthic zone 
• C) coastal zone 
• D) littoral zone

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Definitions:

Boxplot

A graphical representation of data that shows the distribution's five-number summary: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

Inner Fences

Calculations in a boxplot used to identify potential mild outliers, determined using factors of the interquartile range below the first quartile or above the third quartile.

Outer Fences

Values used in boxplot analysis that identify extreme outliers in a data set, typically located beyond the inner fences or quartiles.

Boxplot

A visual display of data indicating the five-number summary of a distribution, including the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.