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| 2015 oceans Study Guide with Answers 2015 oceans Study Guide with AnswersContinental drift
Whales, dolphins, and porpoises are part of the _nekton_ group of marine life.
Coral, sponges, and seaweed are all part of the _benthos group of marine life.
Drifting organisms that may be plant-like or animal-like are called _plankton_.
The constant motion of waves can be harnessed to produce _wave _energy.
People who live in hot, dry climates often rely on _desalination plants_ for their drinking water.
Energy generated from tides is called _tidal energy_.
Coastal waters in cool, humid areas where fresh water rivers run into the ocean tend to have lower salinity.
Sponges are _benthic_ organisms, which means that they live on the ocean floor.
There are two main _food webs_ on Earth: aquatic and terrestrial
Most _plankton are microscopic and float at or near the ocean’s surface.
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