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Ocean notes and lab

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#earth science #Oceans #8th grade science #middle school science

Define SALINITY.

The amount of dissolved salt in the ocean

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The surface temp of the ocean can change based on what two things?

time of year (season) and Latitude

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How does Sonar work?

Sound waves are sent away from boat and return- showing the depth

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Name a few technologies that scientists use to study the ocean...

satellites, sonar, piloted vessels, robotic vessels

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If you were grouped as NEKTON, where would you live?

Open ocean waters

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If you were grouped as PLANKTON, where would you live?

Ocean surface

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What is the zone that describes the bottom or floor of the ocean?

benthos

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Where does the oil or natural gas come from in the ocean?

By drilling through the floor

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Marine Organisms can be grouped based on what two descriptors?

Where they LIVE and how they MOVE

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True or False.... The ARCTIC OCEAN is the world's largest ocean.

False...what is it then?

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What do warm water currents do to nearby land temperatures?

Makes them warmer!

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The OPEN WATER Pelagic environment is made of two major zones...name 'em.

Oceanic & Neritic

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What is the name of the ocean temperature zone that experiences the greatest CHANGE?

Thermocline

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LAB: What does ATMP stand for??

air temperature!

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Tell us something special about the INTERTIDAL zone...

(organisms must adapt to hold on!) (it's between high & low tides)

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What is the name of the process where SALT is removed from ocean water?

desalination

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