The region of the ocean that lies close enough to shore to be affected by wave action is the _________ zone.
A) abyssal
B) pelagic
C) benthic
D) aphotic
E) littoral

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The littoral zone is the region of the ocean that lies close enough to shore to be affected by wave action. The abyssal zone is the deepest part of the ocean, pelagic zone refers to the open ocean away from the shore, benthic zone is the ocean floor, and aphotic zone is the region of the ocean where sunlight cannot penetrate.

The Region of the Ocean That Lies Close Enough to Shore