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Earths oceans
Definitions on earths oceans
Term | Definition |
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Salinity | A measure of the amount of salt in solutions |
Desalination | The process of taking salt out of salt water and making it potable |
Benthic Zone | The bottom of the ocean |
Oceanic Zone | Where the sea floor drops sharply. Large ocean animals live here. |
Neritic Zone | The portion of the ocean from the intertidal zone to the deep waters |
Nekton | Organisms that swim actively in the open ocean |
Plankton | Organisms that float or dfirt freely near the oceans surface |
Estuary | An area where fresh water from streams and rivers spill into the ocean |
Wetland | Land areas that remain wat for all or part of the year |
Mangrove | A marine ecosystem located along the coast of tropical areas. Mangrove trees help protect the area from erosion |