Vocabulary
The top layer of the ocean, which is moved away during the process?
What is Surface Water
Acidification refers to the process by which atmospheric carbon dioxide is dissolved into the ocean
Ocean acidification
Upwelling brings a high concentration of?
Dissolved nutrients.
What is the large, continuous, large, complex movement of sea water around the world?
What is Ocean Circulation
Much research is being done to determine the effects that --- will have on marine ecosystems.
Fill in the blank.
What is climate change
Surface water is pushed offshore and replaced by what?
What is bottom water
What is the process when cold, deep, nutrient filled water rises to the surface and feeds animals, sinks, and repeats?
What is Upwelling
How does upwelling help marine life?
What is Fueling the Food Chain.
name all 5 main stuff for Upwelling constant cycle?
Upwelling, surface water, downwelling, ocean circulation, strong winds
What are powerful, high-speed air currents?
What is strong winds
Due to the decomposition of settling organic matter, it is more acidic and is less oxygenated. What do I have?
What is Nutrients
Which country is the most closely tied to the climate and economy of coastal upwelling?
California
What is the type of sinking where surface water to deeper ocean layers?
What is Downwelling
Water from the depths is actually much different in---.
Fill in the blank
Temperature
What is the process by which strong winds blow down the coasts of continents?
What is coastal upwelling