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Earth Sci 1

TermDefinition
Eutrophication When too many nutrients in water cause excessive algae growth.
Phosphorus A nutrient that helps plants grow; too much can pollute water.
Nitrates Nitrogen compounds that act as plant fertilizer but can harm water quality.
Dissolved oxygen The amount of oxygen gas present in water for aquatic life.
Ocean acidification When the ocean becomes more acidic from absorbing carbon dioxide.
Decomposition The breakdown of dead plants and animals into simpler materials.
Organic matter Material that comes from living or once-living things.
Turbid water Cloudy or murky water filled with particles or sediment.
Dissolved carbon dioxide CO₂ gas mixed into water, affecting its acidity.
Atmosphere The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
Fossil fuels Coal, oil, and gas formed from ancient plants and animals.
Calcification When organisms use calcium to build shells or skeletons.
Carbonic acid A weak acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water.
Climate change Long-term changes in temperature, weather, and environment on Earth.
Air pollution Harmful substances released into the air.
Corals Marine animals that build reefs using calcium carbonate skeletons.
Carbonate ions Chemical compounds in the ocean that help corals and shells form.
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