Ch 12 Vocab Review

Front

A tidal, coastal body of water where fresh river water meets ocean saltwater.

Back

Estuary

Front

A geological process where sediments, soil, & rocks are added to a landform.

Back

Deposition

Front

Transparency loss in water due to suspended particles

Back

Turbidity

Front

A reef near volcanic islands or continental landmasses

Back

Fringing reef

Front

Removal of moisture from an organism

Back

Desiccation

Front

Coral loses more calcium carbonate skeleton yearly than it gains

Back

Reef erosion

Front

Natural process of material being worn away from Earth's surface & transported.

Back

Erosion

Front

Deposition of suspended particles from water

Back

Sedimentation

Front

A low-lying triangular area at a river's mouth formed by sediment deposition

Back

Delta

Front

Whitening of coral due to loss of symbiotic zooxanthellae

Back

Coral bleaching