Aquatic Biomes And Fluid Dynamic Flashcards
The centerfold of the immersed part of a ship or other floating body
Center of buoyancy
The ability or tendency to float in water or air and some other fluid
Buoyancy
an upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an immersed object
Net buoyant force
The moving of something from its place or position
Displacement
A steep temperature gradient in a body of water such as a lake, marked by a layer above and below which the water is at different temps
Thermocline
What are the characteristics of aquatic ecosystems?
Temp, salinity, oxygen, nutrients and sunlight
What are the 3 types of organisms found in aquatic ecosystems?
Phytoplankton , nekton, benthos
Near the shore
Littoral
Near the bottom
Benthic
What 2 seasons does lakes turnover?
Spring and autumn
Areas saturated with water during part of the year
Wetlands
Which biome is the most diverse ?
Coral reefs
What is the salinity of the ocean
3%
What is the salinity of freshwater?
0.5%
Pressure applied to a fluid in a closed container is equally applied to all parts of the fluid and the container
Pascals principle