8th Grade Science, Oceans & Climate
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 deep current | an ocean current formed when cold water flows underneath warm water |
| continental climate | A climate within a large continent without the modifying influence of water |
| maritime climate | A climate influenced by nearness to a sea or ocean |
| density | the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance |
| prevailing winds | winds that blow in the same direction over large areas of Earth |
| Thermohaline circulation | water circulation produced by differences in temperature and/or salinity (and therefore density) |
| El Nino | a warming of the ocean water along the western coast of South America |
| carbon sink | A natural environment that absorbs and stores more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it releases, which offsets greenhouse gas emissions. |
| climate zones | areas or regions where the climate is similar; factors such as latitude, mountains, and oceans affect what is found in the region |
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