Marine Flashcards

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Marine

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Oceans cover approximately 75% of Earth’s surface and have a salt concentration of about 3%.

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Marine evaporation

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Evaporation of seawater is the primary source of most of the world’s rainfall.

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Marine Ocean temperatures

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Ocean temperatures affect cloud cover, surface temperature, and wind patterns.

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Marine algeas and photosynthetic bacteria

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Marine algae and photosynthetic bacteria absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen in the oceans.

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Marine primary productivity

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Oceans have the highest net primary productivity per unit area of Earth.

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