Intro to Marine Science Review

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What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

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High tide

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Estuaries are very productive ecosystems because they receive fresh nutrients from?

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Rivers and oceans

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How many degrees of latitude is the equator?

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Why is the ocean important?

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The ocean produces over half of the world's oxygen and absorbs 50 times more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere.

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What is a difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides occur when the earth and sun are IN LINE with the new or full moon.

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun.

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What are the two main types of tides?

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Spring tides and neap tides.

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What causes spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the earth, moon, and sun are aligned.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low water, occurring when the moon is in its first or third quarter.

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What role do estuaries play in marine ecosystems?

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Estuaries serve as nurseries for many marine species and provide a rich habitat for wildlife.