Chapter 28 Vocabulary

A massive floating platform of ice that forms where a glacier or ice sheet flows down to a coastline and onto the ocean surface.

A large continuous mass of ice that covers land, often found in polar regions and made up of compacted snow.

The process by which chunks of ice break off from the edge of a glacier or ice shelf and fall into the ocean.

A large piece of freshwater ice that has broken off from a glacier or an ice shelf and is floating in the ocean.

Strong winds that blow down from high land, often carrying cold air toward the coast, especially in polar regions.

A type of organism that grows on rocks and is known to be a pioneer species, often found in harsh environments.

Tiny shrimp-like creatures that are an important food source for many marine animals and are often found in ocean waters.

Microscopic organisms that float in water and can be plants (phytoplankton) or animals (zooplankton), crucial to aquatic food webs.

An agreement among countries to achieve common goals regarding the protection of the environment, often involving specific regulations.

A facility or site where scientific research is conducted, often located in remote or specialized environments.

A protective layer in the Earth's atmosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

A scientific facility established in remote locations for the purpose of conducting research and gathering data over time.

A method of collecting information about an object or area from a distance, often using satellite technology.