1.3 density and pressure Flashcards
1
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Water Column
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A vertical section of water from the surface to the bottom; useful concept when discussing changes in the abiotic factors within the body of water
2
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Gradient
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The rate of change in the y-axis value as the x-axis value increases
3
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Thermal Insulator
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A substance which reduces the rate of transfer of thermal energy
4
Q
Pycnocline
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A layer of water between two layers of water with different densities
5
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Principle of Constant Proportions
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The ratio of any two major ions dissolved in seawater is constant
