To accelerate: To experience a change in speed (velocity).
Antarctica: A continent located at the southernmost tip of the world, mostly covered in ice.
arctic sea ice: Ice that forms from seawater and covers all or part of the Arctic Ocean.
buoy: A floating device fixed to the bottom of a body of water. Buoys may mark waterways, warn of hazards, or carry instruments to measure the environment.
Co-author: One of a group (of two or more people) who together create a work of authorship, such as a book, report, or research paper. Not all co-authors contributed equally.
continent: (in geology) A large landmass that rests on a tectonic plate. In modern times, her six geological continents have been established: North America, South America, Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica. In 2017, scientists made yet another claim about Zealandia.
the current: A fluid such as water or air that moves in a discernible direction.
dynamic: An adjective that means something is active, changing, or moving. (noun) the extent of change or variation observed or measured in something.
glacier: A slowly flowing river made of ice hundreds or thousands of meters deep. Glaciers are found in mountain valleys and also form part of ice sheets.
land ice: Also known as fast ice, its name comes from the fact that it is anchored to icebergs caught on the coastline, on the ocean floor, or on the ocean floor. It is fixed in place and cannot be moved away. It usually occurs in shallow waters and tends to be less than 1 to 2 meters (up to 6.6 feet) thick.
peninsula: A parcel of land that borders the mainland but is surrounded by water on three sides.
Ocean: Ocean (or area that is part of the ocean). Unlike lakes and streams, sea water, or ocean water, is salty.
violent: (n. turbulence) An adjective describing unpredictable fluctuations in fluids (including air). Its velocity varies erratically instead of maintaining a steady or gentle flow.
veneer: (n.) A thin layer of some material covering a surface. (v.) The act of covering a surface with a thin layer of something. Woodworkers often apply attractive wood veneers to cover relatively unattractive tree species underneath.
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