Oceans
This body of water contains about 97% of all water on Earth.
The ocean
Surface movements caused by wind, which break into foam near shore.
Waves
Ocean water appears blue mainly due to this process with sunlight
Selective Absorption
Only about 3% of Earth’s water is this type
Freshwater
This lowest atmospheric layer is where weather occurs
Troposphere
The world’s five recognized oceans include the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and...
The Southern/Antarctic ocean
Periodic rises and falls of sea level caused by the Sun and Moon’s pull
Tides
Ocean water is denser than continental waters mainly because of this
Dissolved salt
Lakes, lagoons, and swamps belong to this stagnant-water environment
Lentic environment
This atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer.
The stratosphere
Large oceanic inlets into the land, such as the ___ of Mexico, are called this
Gulfs
The highest tides, at full and new moons, are called...
Spring (living) tides
In tropical oceans, surface temperature can exceed this in °C.
30°C
Rivers and streams are part of this moving-water environment
Lotic environment
These two systems constantly interact to maintain life and ecosystem balance.
The atmosphere and hydrosphere
A sea nearly surrounded by land, like the Black Sea, is classified as this.
Interior sea
This Canadian bay experiences tides of up to 16 meters
The Bay of Fundy
Average ocean salinity is this amount of salt per liter
35 grams
This wetland in Mexico is threatened by urbanization
Xochimilco
This cycle renews Earth’s water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
The hydrological cycle
The ___ of Bengal is an example of this smaller, partially enclosed coastal formation.
Bay
These subsea “rivers” include the warm Gulf Stream and the cold Humboldt
Ocean currents
Evaporation, precipitation, and river mouths all influence this key chemical trait
Salinity
This U.S. river’s overuse has reduced water availability for cities like Las Vegas
Colorado River
Global warming disrupts oceans by raising temperatures, sea levels, and causing loss of...
Biodiversity