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in which zone is the ocean temperature most affected by the weather? the mid - ocean ridges the photic zone the aphotic zone the floor of the deep ocean
The photic zone is the uppermost layer of the ocean where there is sufficient light for photosynthesis. It is the layer that is most directly influenced by surface - related factors such as weather. Weather can affect temperature, light availability, and wind - driven mixing in this zone. The aphotic zone is too deep for light to penetrate significantly and is less affected by surface weather. The mid - ocean ridges are underwater mountain ranges and the deep - ocean floor is at great depths, both of which are relatively stable and less influenced by weather compared to the photic zone.
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