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Ridges * - When the height contours bend strongly to the north (as in the diagram below), this is known as a RIDGE. Strong ridges are accompanied by warm and dry weather conditions at the surface. Below is an example of a ridge in an upper-level height field (red c...
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NEIC Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics * - The world's earthquakes are not randomly distributed over the Earth's surface. They tend to be concentrated in narrow zones. Why is this? And why are volcanoes and mountain ranges also found in these zones, too? An explanation is to be found in plate tect...
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Currents - The horizontal and vertical circulation of ocean waters are called currents. Major causes of ocean currents include wind friction, gravity, and variation in water density in different parts of the ocean.
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Science & Technology Focus: Oceanography - This site is packed with exciting ocean facts and information. We've even included some cool naval discoveries. More than 70 percent of the planet is covered by water...So what are you waiting for? Dive in!
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Greenland Halibut - An active predator, the Greenland halibut hunts in mid-waters rather than on the seabed, feeding on fish, crustaceans and squid.
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Ocean Planet: Smithsonian * - Ocean Planet National corporate sponsor Times Mirror Magazines, Inc. Times Mirror Magazines wishes to thank the following for their participation in the Ocean Planet project: FORD MOTOR COMPANY - Sponsor MOTOROLA - Sponsor THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL - Program...
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How the Ocean Refreshes Itself - Most of the nutrients in the open ocean are in the bottom of the ocean. This is because nutrients are really plant and animals that die and sink.
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Ocean City High School * - Welcome to the student maintained Ocean City High School Web Site. OCHS is located in Ocean City, New Jersey. Our school consists of 1300+ students and 125 faculty members.
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How deep is the ocean - The ocean contains every known naturally occuring element plus various gases, chemical compounds, and minerals.
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Coastal Programs Division * - Coastal Programs Division Mission The mission of the Coastal Programs Division is to achieve the conservation and responsible management of coastal and ocean ecosystems. The Division provides technical, programmatic and financial assistance and advocates...
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