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Ocean FLoor
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sunlight zone | most animals |
| phytoplankton | ocean producer |
| abyssal | deepest portion |
| intertidal | both high and low tides |
| bioluminescence | lights in the deep ocean |
| midnight zone | most challenging area |
| volcanic island | formed Hawaii |
| waves | made by wind |
| tides | made by the moon's gravity |
| sonar | explore the ocean floor |
| temperature | lower is colder |
| pressure | lower is greater |
| spring tide | new or full moon |
| neap tide | 1st and 3rd quarter moon |
| salinity | amount of salt |