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What is a carbon sink?
What is a carbon sink?
Which term describes the movement of water due to various factors including temperature and salinity?
Which term describes the movement of water due to various factors including temperature and salinity?
What is the primary role of phytoplankton in carbon storage?
What is the primary role of phytoplankton in carbon storage?
Which layer of the ocean is characterized by a rapid change in temperature?
Which layer of the ocean is characterized by a rapid change in temperature?
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What is the goal of reading world maps in geography?
What is the goal of reading world maps in geography?
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Which process does NOT contribute to the ocean's ability to store carbon?
Which process does NOT contribute to the ocean's ability to store carbon?
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What type of geological feature is formed at constructive margins?
What type of geological feature is formed at constructive margins?
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Which of the following is an example of a marine ecosystem?
Which of the following is an example of a marine ecosystem?
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Study Notes
Key Terms for Revision
- Carbon sink
- Constructive/destructive margins
- Coral reef
- Earthquake
- Marine ecosystem
- Mangrove
- Ocean current
- Phytoplankton
- Surface layer/thermocline/deep ocean
- Tectonic plates
- Tsunami
Bigger Ideas and Skills
- Geography subject: Earth's layers, continents, and oceans
- Ocean layer characteristics
- Island arc formation (example)
- Mid-ocean ridge formation (example)
- How the ocean is a carbon sink
- Reading world maps (oceans and continents)
- Identifying plate margins (destructive and constructive)
Key Lesson: How the Ocean Stores Carbon
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Four ways oceans store carbon:
- CO2 dissolves in seawater
- CO2 absorbed during photosynthesis
- Carbon used to create carbonate shells and limestone exoskeletons of coral polyps
- Carbon in dead organisms buried on the seabed
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Key terms: Algae, carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon storage, coral polyps, dissolves, marine plants, photosynthesis, carbonate, protective shells, organisms, phytoplankton, sediments, trapped zooplankton
Revision Strategies
- Revise glossaries for Units 1-2
- Create flashcards
- Practice reading maps and graphs
- Discuss how carbon is stored in the ocean
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Description
Test your knowledge on how oceans function as carbon sinks and their impact on global ecosystems. This quiz covers key geographical concepts including ocean layers, marine ecosystems, and the processes involved in carbon storage. Prepare to explore topics such as coral reefs, ocean currents, and tectonic plate interactions.
