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Antarctic Ocean
Antarctic Ocean (Southern Ocean) Term used to describe the oceanic waters surrounding Antarctica. It extends northwards to about 40°S latitude, the limit of the northward drift of ice from the Antarctic region, where there is a marked change in water temperature and salinity. The Antarctic Ocean is typified by low water temperatures (−1.8°C to 10°C).
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Antarctic Ocean." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Antarctic Ocean." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-AntarcticOcean.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Antarctic Ocean." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-AntarcticOcean.html |
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Antarctic Ocean
Antarctic Ocean(Southern Ocean) The oceanic waters surrounding Antarctica. It extends northwards to about 40°S latitude, the limit of the northward drift of ice from the Antarctic region, where there is a marked change in water temperature and salinity. Water temperatures are low (−1.8°C to 10°C).
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "Antarctic Ocean." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "Antarctic Ocean." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-AntarcticOcean.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "Antarctic Ocean." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-AntarcticOcean.html |
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Antarctic Ocean
Antarctic Ocean see Southern Ocean . |
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"Antarctic Ocean." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Antarctic Ocean." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-AntrctcO.html "Antarctic Ocean." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-AntrctcO.html |
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