Water Temp Vocab Pop flashcard

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Thermal stratification

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Water separates into layers by temperature.

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Thermal stratification in the ocean.

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True

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Destratification:

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Water layers mix and equalize in temperature.

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Destratification of water can occur due to seasonal temperature changes.

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True

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Layer of the ocean with greatest density:

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C

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Warmest ocean layer?

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A

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Layer of the ocean: THERMOCLINE

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B

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Upwelling: Process of nutrients moving to the surface with water.

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Process of nutrients moving to the surface with water.

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Downwelling:

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Water sinking and trapping nutrients.

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Downwelling brings nutrients to the surface of water.

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False