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Match the following marine terms with their definitions:
Match the following marine terms with their definitions:
Ocean = A large area of sea typically divided into geographic locations: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern. High Tide = When ocean water reached the highest point along the shore due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Intertidal Zone = The area of the ocean shore found between the high tide and the low tide. Coral Reef = A limestone ridge that is formed from hard coral.
Match the following oceanic terms with their descriptions:
Match the following oceanic terms with their descriptions:
Oceanic Pelagic Zones = Water in the open ocean divides into different zones based upon how much sunlight reaches that depth of water. Low Tide = When ocean water reaches the lowest point along the shore due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Tide Pool = A shallow body of water that remains within rocks along the intertidal zone during low tide. Coral Colony = Coral polyps that grow together in a group.
Match the following marine biology terms with their characteristics:
Match the following marine biology terms with their characteristics:
Marine Biology = The branch of science that investigates the organisms that live in salt water. Invertebrates = Animals with no backbone or spinal column.
Marine Biology - is the branch of science that investigates the organisms that live in ______ water
Marine Biology - is the branch of science that investigates the organisms that live in ______ water
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Ocean - is a large area of sea typically divided into geographic locations: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and ______
Ocean - is a large area of sea typically divided into geographic locations: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and ______
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High Tide - when ocean water reached the highest point along the shore due to the gravitational pull of the ______ and sun
High Tide - when ocean water reached the highest point along the shore due to the gravitational pull of the ______ and sun
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Intertidal Zone - the area of the ocean shore found between the high tide and the ______ tide
Intertidal Zone - the area of the ocean shore found between the high tide and the ______ tide
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Coral Reef - a limestone ridge that is formed from hard ______
Coral Reef - a limestone ridge that is formed from hard ______
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