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Oceans
Vocabulary for Oceanography
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6th Grade
05/25/2011

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abyss
Definition
A very deep part of the ocean.
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biodiversity
Definition
The number of life forms in an ecosystem.
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bioluminescence
Definition
The light created by a living organism.
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coral reef
Definition
Shallow water habits composed of coral.
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gyre
Definition
A large suystem of rotating ocean currents.
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habitat
Definition
Where an organism lives and grows.
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hemisphere
Definition
half of the earth
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latitude
Definition
The distance from the earth's equator measured in degrees.
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photic zone
Definition
The part of the ocean where light is still able to shine.
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polyp
Definition
The body of a coral.
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salinity
Definition
The amount of salt dissolved in water.
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turbines
Definition
Engines that take energy from water or wind and turn it into electricity.
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volcanic vents
Definition
Holes in the ocean floor where heat and minerals spill out.
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