Science Wrap Up #5

2. The variety of life in oceanic systems, exemplified by coral reefs and deep-sea ecosystems
5. Cycle The continuous process of water movement on Earth
7. A rapid growth of algae stimulated by excessive nutrient levels
9. Natural watercourses flowing towards an ocean
10. Vast and multifaceted ecosystems beneath the ocean’s surface
12. Actions or strategies implemented to reduce or prevent the impact of pollution
14. Rhythmic fluctuations in sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun
16. The flow of water across the land surface after precipitation
20. Aquatic ecosystems with low salinity, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater.
22. The natural or human-induced process where excessive nutrients
23. Areas where water covers the soil or is present either at or near the surface.
24. The release of accumulated water droplets from clouds
25. The cooling and conversion of water vapor into liquid form

1. A major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa
3. Excessive nutrients leading to algal blooms, oxygen depletion, and harm to aquatic life.
4. The process by which heat from the sun
6. Fishing activities exceeding the reproductive capacity
8. Practices implemented, such as contour plowing, to prevent soil erosion and reduce runoff
11. Key reservoirs of water in the hydrological cycle
13. Oxygen-depleted zones in water bodies
15. A tropical wetland ecosystem in Florida, USA, known for its unique biodiversity.
17. The process in which plants absorb water from the soil through their roots
18. The introduction of contaminants into the environment, disrupting natural balance.
19. Water found beneath the Earth’s surface
21. Inland bodies of water, typically larger and surrounded by land