The u. s. integrated ocean observing system (ioos) is best described as a. a public and private partnership to increase understanding of the oceans b. a program to improve ocean safety c. a partnership aimed at protecting the environment d. all of the above  

The correct answer is D i.e All of the above.

The United States Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)  is a program or organisation which increases understanding and safety of the large water bodies like oceans, coasts and the Great Lakes. It is a program to improve ocean safety, protect the environment and increase economic benefits from oceans etc. So it is a network of people and technology which coordinately works together to compile and distribute data of these water bodies.

the water is warmed up by the sun and then it evaporates into the atmosphere. the sunlight warms the water by its heat. water is then cooled down and condensation takes place. the water then finally returns back to the earth by the process of precipitation in the form of rain or ice.

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a dolphin's flipper, bird's wing, cat's leg.