Question

what term or phrase do we use to refer to regions of aquatic habitats that are not near the shore or close to the bottom? answer using only one or two words. make sure to spell them correctly to earn credit.
your answer

select two reasons why plankton is so important to life on earth. *
1 point

□ they form the base of aquatic food chains
□ they clean water by removing toxins and microplastics
□ they regulate the temperature of the ocean
□ they produce oxygen
□ they produce carbon dioxide
□ they provide shelter to many organisms

Explanation:

• For the first question, "pelagic zone" is the term used for regions of aquatic habitats not near shore or bottom.
• For the second question, plankton forms the base of aquatic food chains (as primary producers, many organisms rely on them as food source) and produces oxygen (through photosynthesis, a significant portion of Earth's oxygen comes from plankton).

Answer:

• Pelagic zone
• they form the base of aquatic food chains, they produce oxygen