Inland Seas

Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus

0.01 sec.

Inland Seas

seas that protrude deeply into the land and are connected to the ocean or adjoining seas by one or several straits. They are greatly influenced by the land adjacent to them—in some seas the surface salt water is strongly diluted by the heavy influx of river water (for example, in the Baltic, Black, or Azov seas), and in others there is increased salinity as a result of the action of a dry climate and the weak influence of the continental flow combined with a high rate of evaporation (for example, in the Red or Mediterranean seas). Closed cyclic circulation of surface waters is characteristic of inland seas. For the specifications of hydrological regulations, inland seas are subdivided into the categories of mediterranean seas and semienclosed seas.

Inland Seas

seas that extend deep within the boundaries of one continent. They are a particular case of mediterranean seas. Examples of inland seas are the Baltic and White seas, the Sea of Azov, and Hudson Bay.

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback

Mentioned in	?		References in classic literature	?		Encyclopedia browser	?		Full browser	?
No references found			I trust that we shall be more imaginative, that our thoughts will be clearer, fresher, and more ethereal, as our sky--our understanding more comprehensive and broader, like our plains--our intellect generally on a grander seale, like our thunder and lightning, our rivers and mountains and forests-and our hearts shall even correspond in breadth and depth and grandeur to our inland seas. Walking by Thoreau, Henry David View in context			Ink Sac ink slice ink smudge ink squeezeout ink-jet printer ink-mist recording ink-vapor recording Inkatha Freedom Party Inkerman Inkerman, Battle of Inkhuk inkjet cartridge inkjet printer inkometer Inkpaduta Inkpin, Albert Inks Lake State Park Inkster Inktomi inlaid parquet inland inland ice Inland Revenue inland rules of the road Inland Sea Inland Seas inland water Inland Waters Inlay inlay cladding inlaying inlet inlet box inlet of the pelvis inlet valve inlier inline inline cache inline code inline graphics inline image inline power inline routine Inman, Henry Inman, John Hamilton Inman, Samuel Martin Inmarsat INMOS transputer inn Inn River Inna Ryskal			inland petroleum distribution system inland petroleum distribution system inland pigweed Inland Police Officers Coalition, Inc. Inland Press Association Inland Real Estate Development Inland Real Estate Exchange Corporation Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation Inland Refugee Society Inland Retail Real Estate Trust Inc Inland Revenue Inland Revenue Inland Revenue Inland Revenue Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore Inland Revenue Code Inland Revenue Commissioner Inland Revenue Department Inland Revenue Enquiry Centre Inland Revenue Interactive Network Inland Revenue Ordinance Inland Revenue Staff Federation Inland Rivers Ports and Terminals Inland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals. Inc. inland rules of the road Inland Sea Inland Sea Inland Sea of Japan Inland Sea of Japan inland search and rescue region Inland Seas Inland Slope Rebels Inland States Hydroplane Racing Club Inland Surface Waters Plan Inland Theater Transportation Directorate Inland Tug and Barge Inland Valley Consortium Inland Valley Council of Churches Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Inland Valley Development Agency Inland Valley Humane Society Inland Valley Office Furniture Inland Valley Recovery Services Inland Valley Victory Church Inland Valleys Association of Realtors Inland Valleys Justice Center inland water Inland Water Resources Division Inland Water Transport Inland Waterfowl and Wading Bird Habitat Inland Waters Inland Waters Inland waterway Inland waterway Inland Waterway Operation Inland Waterway System Inland Waterway Terminal

Encyclopedia

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.