AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This area is a very harsh environment in the ocean due to tides crashing and receding.
A
Coral Reef
B
Aphotic Zone
C
Abyss
D
Intertidal Zone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The swash zone is an especially harsh environment to inhabit on the beach because of the crashing waves and shifting sand.

Detailed explanation-2: -The intertidal zone (sometimes referred to as the littoral zone) is the area that is exposed to the air at low tide and underwater at high tide (the area between the low and high tide lines). This area can include many different types of habitats, including steep rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, or wetlands.

Detailed explanation-3: -The intertidal zone is the area where the ocean meets the land between high and low tides.

Detailed explanation-4: -Estuaries are home to unique plant and animal communities that have adapted to brackish water-a mixture of fresh water draining from the land and salty seawater.

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