Define the Term "Marine Snow

question 81

Essay

Define the term "marine snow." What is it composed of? How is it affected by bacteria and other marine zooplankton? How does marine snow aid in the deposition of marine sediments?

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A method of changing behavior where an individual learns to link a new behavior with a stimulus that was previously not related to it.

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem solving, and how they may influence behavior.

Mental Processes

Cognitive activities of the mind, including thinking, perception, memory, and decision-making.