Aquatics Semester 1 Final

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area.

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What characterizes the pelagic zone?

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The pelagic zone is characterized by the open ocean away from the coast.

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What is marine science?

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Marine science is the study of oceans.

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What is the Big Bang?

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The Big Bang is a theory about the origin of the universe.

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What are experiments in scientific research?

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Experiments are a method of testing hypotheses.

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Define the term 'ecosystem'.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is the significance of the intertidal zone?

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The intertidal zone is significant as it is the area where the ocean meets the land, hosting unique ecosystems.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is ocean acidification?

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Ocean acidification is the decrease in pH levels of the ocean due to increased carbon dioxide absorption.