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pHpH
A scientific scale measuring acidity
and alkalinity.
GreenhouseGases
Greenhouse GasesGases that trap heat in
the Earth’s atmosphere.
UpwellingUpwelling
A process in which deep, cold, nutrient-rich waters
from the ocean rise to the surface.
Fossil FuelFossil Fuel
A fuel derived from the remains of ancient plants and animals.
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Food WebFood WebA map of the
interconnected food relationships in a community.
Sustainability
Ecosystem
Phytoplankton
SustainabilityMeeting the needs of the present
without limiting the ability of people, other species and future
generations to survive.
EcosystemA community of
living things interacting in an environment.
PhytoplanktonPlants in the ocean that drift with the currents.
ZooplanktonZooplankton
Animals in the ocean that drift with the currents.
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Carbonic AcidCarbonic AcidA weak acid that is formed from water and carbon dioxide.
PlanktonPlankton
Organisms in the ocean that drift with the currents.
CalciumCarbonate
OceanAcidification
Biodiversity
Calcium CarbonateA chemical compound
found in shells and bones.
Ocean AcidificationThe change in ocean
chemistry due to increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
BiodiversityThe variety of living
organisms in an environment.