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Question 17 • *MHS - Earth Science - S1 - CR

Which correctly lists the three main ocean zones?

Answer
A
deep, neritic, surface
B
intertidal, deep, surface
C
neritic, intertidal, open ocean
D
open ocean, deep, continental

Explanation

The three main ocean zones are the intertidal zone, the neritic zone, and the open-ocean zone. The intertidal zone lies between high and low tide, the neritic zone covers shallow water over the continental shelf, and the open ocean extends beyond the shelf. So the correct choice is “neritic, intertidal, open ocean.”

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