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Humans and Oceans
7th Grade Unit 19
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Deep Sea Mining | the process of extracting minerals from the ocean floor at depths of over 200 meters |
| Ocean Currents | a continuous, directed movement of seawater, essentially like a river in the ocean, driven by forces like wind, temperature differences, and Earth's rotation, which transports heat and nutrients across large areas of the ocean |
| Precipitation | water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hai |
| Recreation | an activity that people do during their leisure time for enjoyment, relaxation, or personal satisfaction |
| Kelp Forests | a dense underwater ecosystem formed by large brown algae called kelp, growing in cool, shallow coastal waters, which acts as a vital habitat for various marine life by providing food and shelter |
| Runoff | occurs when there is more water than land can absorb |
| Algae Bloom | rapid and excessive growth of algae in a body of water, often caused by an abundance of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which results in a visible discoloration of the water, sometimes appearing as a green scum on the surfac |
| Phytoplankton | microscopic, plant-like organisms that live in water, using sunlight to produce their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the aquatic food web by providing nourishment to other marine life |
| Evaporate | the process by which a liquid turns into a gas or vapor |
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