12.1-12.2 The Oceans and Seawater Flashcards
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Oceanographer
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A person who studies the oceans.
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Oceanography
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The study of the oceans.
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Sea ice
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Ice on the surface of the ocean formed when seawater freezes.
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World ocean
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The great body of seawater that covers a majority of Earth’s surface. Usually divided into the more familiar oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic.
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Salinity
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The measure of the total amount of dissolved salts in seawater, in parts per thousand.
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Thermocline
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The layer of water between deep, cold water and warmer surface water.
