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Basic Earth Hydrosphere Concepts!

Know these terms to really master this aspect of Earth Science!

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HydrosphereWater part of Earth
OceanographyScience that studies the Hydrosphere
PanThassatechnical name for "the world ocean"
PacificLargest Ocean
Atlantic2nd Largest Ocean
IndianThird largest ocean
Arctic4th largest ocean
ArcticOcean covered by cryosphere
96%Amount of fresh water in ocean water
3.5%Amount of salt in ocean water
salinityTerm referring to amount of salt in water
Main Thermocline RegionWhere temperature drops off fastest
Deep ZoneWhere cold water currents run
Surface ZoneWhere warm water currents run
Gulf StreamWarm Water Current
71%Amount of earths surface covered by water
Kuroshio CurrentWarm water current
Equatorial counter currentWarm water current
Labrador CurrentCold water current
California currentCold Water Current
Peru CurrentCold water current
Gyremajor circulation feature in oceans
GyreEvery ocean basin has these
CurrentsRiver of water moving within ocean
CurrentsOpposites of olds, had to say it
coriolis Effectspin of the earth torques waters
Surface zonehottest section of water
World Climatewhat currents affect
Mid Ocean RidgeSite of upwelling mantle magma
Mid Ocean RidgeSaw toothed Mountain chain


8th Grade Science Teacher
Rushville Middle School
Lancaster, Ohio 43130, OH

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