🌊 Part 1: Ocean Layer Knowledge

1. How many main layers does the ocean have?

3 layers

5 layers

7 layers

10 layers

2. Which ocean layer receives the most sunlight?

Twilight zone

Sunlight zone

Midnight zone

Abyss

3. Which ocean layers have complete darkness? (Tick all that apply)

Sunlight zone

Twilight zone

Midnight zone

Abyss

Trenches

4. As you go deeper in the ocean, the temperature becomes:

Warmer

Colder

Stays the same

Changes randomly

🐠 Part 2: Ocean Layer Features

5. Fill in the missing ocean layer names:

From top to bottom, the ocean layers are:

1. _____________ zone

2. Twilight zone

3. _____________ zone

4. _____________

5. _____________

6. Match each ocean layer to its main characteristic by writing the letter:

A. Sunlight zone _____ - Complete darkness and very cold

B. Twilight zone _____ - Bright and warm, where most sea life lives

C. Midnight zone _____ - Some light filters down, getting dimmer

D. Abyss _____ - No light, extremely cold and high pressure

E. Trenches _____ - Deepest parts of the ocean

7. Explain why most ocean animals live in the sunlight zone:

🌏 Part 3: Caring for Our Ocean

8. Why is it important for New Zealanders to protect the ocean?

9. List three ways people can help protect ocean layers and marine life:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

3. _________________________________

10. Draw and label one sea creature that might live in each zone:

Ocean Layers Worksheet

Ocean Layers Worksheet

🌊 Part 1: Ocean Layer Knowledge

🐠 Part 2: Ocean Layer Features

🌏 Part 3: Caring for Our Ocean

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