Aquatic Science Fall Semester Review

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a violent, rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What defines an aquatic ecosystem?

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An aquatic ecosystem includes a water environment and the community of organisms living there.

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What is the Arctic Ocean?

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The Arctic Ocean is one of the five major oceans, located around the North Pole.

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How does ocean temperature change with depth?

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Ocean temperature decreases with depth.

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the amount of dissolved salt in water.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large tropical storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong sustained winds and low visibility.

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What is turbidity?

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Turbidity refers to the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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A tornado is a small, violent storm that forms over land, while a hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What factors affect salinity in aquatic environments?

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Salinity is affected by evaporation, precipitation, river inflow, and ice melting.