Ocean Characteristics & Ocean Food Chains

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What is the salinity of ocean water?

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Salinity is the amount of dissolved salt in ocean water.

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What causes the waves in the ocean?

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Waves are caused by the wind blowing across the surface of the water.

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What happens to water temperature as you go deeper in the ocean?

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The water temperature decreases as you go deeper.

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What is the gravitational pull that causes ocean tides?

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The gravitational pull between Earth and the moon causes ocean tides.

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What is the basic motion of the ocean that includes rising and falling water levels?

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Tides are the basic motion of the ocean that includes rising and falling water levels.

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What is the term for the movement of ocean water in a continuous flow?

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Currents are the movement of ocean water in a continuous flow.

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What is the main source of energy that drives ocean currents?

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The main source of energy for ocean currents is the wind and the Earth's rotation.

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What is the relationship between ocean depth and pressure?

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As ocean depth increases, the pressure also increases.

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What are the two main types of ocean currents?

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The two main types of ocean currents are surface currents and deep-water currents.

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What is the term for the area where fresh water from rivers meets salt water from the ocean?

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Estuary is the area where fresh water from rivers meets salt water from the ocean.