ocean deck Flashcards
what’s a molecule?
the smallest part of a substance that still has all the qualities of that substance
(so boring)
what’s a aquifer?
an underground place where water collects
what’s the intertidal zone?
one of various regions between the low-tide and high-tide lines
what does pinniped mean?
winged-footed
what’s blubber
a thick layer of fat
has an outer covering that forms reefs
coral polyps
the largest flying bird
wandering albatross (squak!!)
has teeth which are fused to form a beak
the parrot fish
the largest pinniped
elephant seal
a large pinniped with tusks
walrus (oy mate i weigh a lot!)
uses tools to crack open sea urchins
sea otters
(ur welcome)
true or false: whales are “warm blooded”
true dat
true or false: the walrus lives near the “North” Pole
true dat
true or false: the smallest penguin is the “emperor penguin
FALSE, they’re the TALLEST
true or false: most penguins live near “Antartica”
true dat