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Ocean Water:Temp.
Ocean Water:Temperat
Term | Definition |
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Temperature | how "hot" or "cold" an object is but temperature is a measurement of the quantity of thermal energy matter has |
Prefix "thermo" | means "heat" |
Suffix "cline" | means "to change" |
Latitude | the distance north or south from the equator measured in degrees |
Direct Sunlight (heat energy) | area receives full strength rays of sunlight which increases temperature of water and air. (heat is concentrated and warmer) |
Indirect Sunlight (heat energy) | area receive less intense rays of sunlight which decreases the temperature of water and air. (heat is spread out and colder) |
Rate of Evaporation | how quickly liquid water will gain energy and changes into a gas called water vapor. (the greater the temperature, the faster the rate of evaporation) |
water vapor | is the gas (gaseous) phase of water. |