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20 Cards in this Set
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combination
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a mixture
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Barrier Islands
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groups of islands that protect the coast of the mainland
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brackish water
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a mixture of fresh and salt water
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detritus
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small particles of dead decaying plant and animal tissue
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shallow
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not deep
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salinity
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the amount of salt in the water
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mainland
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the main part of the continent
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plankton
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plants and animals that float in the water
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nekton
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all the animals in the ocean that can swim freely
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benthos
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plants and animals that live everywhere on the oean bottom
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dictator
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one person who controls a country
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invade
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to enter to take over
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seize
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to take
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neutral
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not taking sides
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allies
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friends
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enemies
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someone that tries to harm you
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combat
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fighting
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munitions
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things needed for fighting
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ration
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to limit
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scarce
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not plentiful
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