Zooplankton microscopic animal – Photoplankton microscopic plants – Run off rain/snow flows over land rather than soaking into ground – Peat soil rich soil in salt marsh, wet, spongy – Salt water heavier, more dense than fresh water – Warm water lighter than cold water, molecules spread apart – Cold water heavier, more dense than warm water. Molecules packed – together
Zooplankton – microscopic animal Photoplankton – microscopic plants Run off – rain/snow flows over land rather than soaking into ground Peat soil – rich soil in salt marsh, wet, spongy Salt water – heavier, more dense than fresh water Warm water – lighter than cold water, molecules spread apart Cold water – heavier, more dense than warm water. Molecules packed together
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