diagenesis of snow cover
1sedimentary rock — Rock formed at or near the Earth s surface by the accumulation and lithification of fragments of preexisting rocks or by precipitation from solution at normal surface temperatures. Sedimentary rocks can be formed only where sediments are… …
2Coral reef — Marine habitats Biodiversity of a coral reef Lit …
3Carbon sink — A carbon sink is reservoir of carbon that accumulates and stores carbon for an indefinite period. The main natural sinks are: # Absorption of carbon dioxide by the oceans # Photosynthesis by plants and algae The process by which carbon sinks… …
4Persian Gulf — an arm of the Arabian Sea, between SW Iran and Arabia. 600 mi. (965 km) long. Also called Arabian Gulf. * * * Arm of the Arabian Sea. It is 550 mi (885 km) long and has an average depth of 328 ft (100 m). It is connected with the Gulf of Oman and …
