Marine Flashcards
1
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Marine
A
Oceans cover approximately 75% of Earth’s surface and have a salt concentration of about 3%.
2
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Marine evaporation
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Evaporation of seawater is the primary source of most of the world’s rainfall.
3
Q
Marine Ocean temperatures
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Ocean temperatures affect cloud cover, surface temperature, and wind patterns.
4
Q
Marine algeas and photosynthetic bacteria
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Marine algae and photosynthetic bacteria absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen in the oceans.
5
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Marine primary productivity
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Oceans have the highest net primary productivity per unit area of Earth.