Ch. 11 Oceans Vocab Flashcard

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Large scale circular ocean currents

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gyres

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Decrease in water pH level, increase in acidity

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acidification

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Tiny marine organisms that photosynthesize near the ocean's surface

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phytoplankton

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Snow/rainfall flowing over impervious surfaces into drainage or water bodies.

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stormwater runoff

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An area in water with low oxygen concentration, unable to support life.

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dead zones

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Farming of aquatic plants and animals (fish, shellfish, algae)

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aquaculture

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Power to make legal decisions and judgments

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jurisdiction

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Collectively owned/shared among communities

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commons

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Light emission from organisms

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bioluminescence

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A substance that provides nourishment

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nutrient