My 8.E.1.2 Oceans

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What is bioluminescence?

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The ability of certain living things to create light.

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Define salinity.

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The measure of how salty water is.

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What is a habitat of the Neritic Zone?

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Kelp Forest.

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What are areas where cold, nutrient-rich waters are brought to the surface due to winds blowing offshore known as?

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Upwellings.

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What is a source of oxygen in the ocean?

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Phytoplankton.

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What is the photic zone?

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The upper layer of the ocean where sunlight penetrates, allowing photosynthesis.

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What is the abyssal zone?

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The deepest part of the ocean, characterized by high pressure and low temperatures.

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What is ocean acidification?

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The decrease in pH levels of the ocean due to increased carbon dioxide absorption.

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What are hydrothermal vents?

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Underwater hot springs that release minerals and support unique ecosystems.

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What is the role of phytoplankton in the ocean?

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They produce oxygen and serve as the base of the marine food web.