APES Unit 01 (Chapter 16)

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Coral reef

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A diverse underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals.

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Marshland

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A type of wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species.

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Estuary

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A coastal area where freshwater from rivers and streams meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

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Salinity

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The concentration of salt in water, often measured in parts per thousand.

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Turbidity

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The cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles.

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Open Ocean

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The vast body of saltwater that covers almost three-quarters of the Earth's surface.