OCE Unit 4 Flashcards

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brackish

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water that is a mixture of salt and fresh, usually found in estuaries

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Density

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the degree of compactness of a substance.

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heat capacity

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the amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of an object exactly 1°C

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hypersaline

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water with salt levels surpassing that of normal ocean water (more than 3.5% salts).

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pH

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hydrogen ion concentration, acidity or basicity of a substance

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Salinity

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The total amount of dissolved salts in a water sample.

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ion

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An atom or group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge.

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Evaporation

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The change of state from a liquid to a gas

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Condensation

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The change from a gas to a liquid

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Precipitation

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Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches Earth's surface.