Question

which zone is located on the ocean floor?
a. benthic
b. neritic
c. pelagic
d. transition

Explanation:

The benthic zone refers to the ocean floor environment. The neritic zone is the shallow - water area near the coast, the pelagic zone is the open - water column, and there is no such standard ocean zone called "transition" in this context.

Answer:

A. benthic