Week #16 Basics Flashcard Review

Front

What is the term for a mix of salt water and fresh water?

Back

Brackish

Front

What makes up most of the water on Earth?

Back

Salt water

Front

What is the formula to solve for the number of neutrons in an atom?

Back

Mass - Atomic Number = Neutrons

Front

True or False: As water gets warmer, it can hold less oxygen.

Back

True

Front

What is a wetland marsh composed of a mixture of both salt and freshwater called?

Back

Estuary

Front

Define 'mixture' in the context of solutions.

Back

A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

Front

What is the primary component of Earth's hydrosphere?

Back

Water, primarily in the form of salt water.

Front

Explain the term 'abiotic'.

Back

Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment.

Front

Explain the term 'biotic'.

Back

Living components of the environment, such as plants and animals.

Front

What is the significance of estuaries in ecosystems?

Back

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