Which Zones are dark, with no sunlight? Check all that are correct.

Question

1)Bathypelagic Zone
2)Hadal Zone
3)Epipelagic Zone
4)Abyssalpelagic Zone

Answer 1

The zones that are dark, with no sunlight, from the options provided are:

1. Bathypelagic Zone - This zone is generally considered to start around 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) below the surface and extends to about 4,000 meters (13,123 feet). There is little to no sunlight in this zone.

2. Hadal Zone - This zone extends from about 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) to the bottom of the ocean, typically around 11,000 meters (36,000 feet) or deeper. It is completely dark as well.

3. Abyssalpelagic Zone - This zone lies between about 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) and 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) and is also devoid of sunlight.

The Epipelagic Zone (option 3) is the uppermost layer of the ocean, where sunlight penetrates, typically extending from the surface to about 200 meters (656 feet), so it is not dark.

Therefore, the correct answers are 1, 2, and 4.