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Oceanography
The scientific studies of the ocean.
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acidic solution
Earth science; Oceanography
Any water solution that is acidic (pH less than 7) or has more hydrogen ions (H+) than hydroxide ions (OH-). Also see basic solution and neutral solution.
backshore
Earth science; Oceanography
Area behind the shore. This coastal feature is located between the beach berm and the backshore slope.
marine snow
Earth science; Oceanography
As plants and animals near the surface of the ocean die and decay, they fall toward the sea floor, just like leaves and decaying material fall onto a forest floor. In addition to dead animals and ...
acid deposition
Earth science; Oceanography
Atmospheric deposition of acids in solid or liquid form on the Earth's surface. Also see acid precipitation.
easterly wave
Earth science; Oceanography
Atmospheric disturbance in the tropical trade winds. Occasionally these systems intensify into hurricanes.
acid precipitation
Earth science; Oceanography
Atmospheric precipitation with a pH less than 5. 6. Normal pH of precipitation is 5. 6.
continental shelf break
Earth science; Oceanography
Boundary zone between the continental shelf and slope.
