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| a line that connects points of equal elevation (height) |
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| T/F - contour lines far apart on a map mean a steep slope |
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| a place where fresh and salt water mix |
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| where most of the world's freshwater is found. |
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| ice caps in Greenland and Antarctica |
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| Is more freshwater found underground or in lakes, streams and rivers? |
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| a rapid increase in algae population |
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| two elements that make up most nutrients |
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| nitrogen (N) & phosphorus (P) |
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| chemical used to kill bacteria in watar |
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| each stop on the food chain |
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| group that break down dead organisms |
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| decomposers (i.e. - bacteria) |
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| a fish that is a filter feeder and food source for rockfish and bluefish |
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| a pesticide used to kill mosquitoes |
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| caused osprey and eagle eggs to become brittle therefore breaking easily |
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| name two filter feeders in the Bay. |
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| oysters, mussels, clams, menhaden |
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