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Oceans
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aqua | water |
| sub | under |
| atmo | air, vapor |
| ocean current | A large, continuous movement of ocean water in a particular direction, caused by wind, differences in temperature and density, and Earth’s rotation. |
| surface current | A movement of ocean water that occurs near the surface of the ocean, mainly caused by wind. |
| Density = | Mass ÷ Volume |
| density | How much mass is packed into a certain amount of space (volume) |
| density | grams per cubic centimeter |
| salinity | he amount of dissolved salt in water. |
| deep ocean current | A slow movement of cold, dense water deep below the ocean’s surface, caused mainly by differences in temperature and salinity. |
| upwelling | The movement of cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean up toward the surface. |
| Coriolis Effect | The apparent curving of moving air and water caused by Earth's rotation. |
| respiration | The process cells use to release energy from food. |
| combustion | A chemical reaction in which a substance burns and releases energy, usually as heat and light. |
| decomposition | The process of breaking down dead plants, animals, and other organic matter into simpler materials. |
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