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Coastal zone

Geography; Physical geography

Relatively nutrient-rich, shallow part of the ocean that extends from the high-tide mark on land to the edge of the continental shelf.

Coastal wetland

Geography; Physical geography

Wetland habitat found along a coastline and is covered with ocean salt water for all or part of the year. Examples of this type of habitat include tidal marshes, bays, lagoons, tidal flats, and ...

Chlorophyll

Geography; Physical geography

Green pigment found in plants and some bacteria used to capture the energy in light through photosynthesis.

Is an artificially created gas that has become concentrated in the Earth's atmosphere. This very strong greenhouse gas is released from aerosol sprays, refrigerants, and the production of foams. The ...

Chinook wind

Geography; Physical geography

The name of a North American wind that occurs on the leeward side of mountains. This wind is warm and has a low humidity.

Closed talik

Geography; Physical geography

Is a form of localised unfrozen ground (talik) in an area of permafrost. It is completely enclosed by permafrost in all directions.

Closed system

Geography; Physical geography

Is is a system that transfers energy, but not matter, across its boundary to the surrounding environment. Our planet is often viewed as a closed system.