Multiple choice Which of the following is a mismatched pair? Neritic zone - shallow area over continental shelf Abyssal zone - deepest benthic zone Intertidal zone - characterised by presence of plants Pelagic zone - area of open water Littoral zonre - close to the shore Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation In the intertidal zone, the most common organisms are small and most are relatively uncomplicated organisms.