Essentials of Oceanography"How do the oceans work?" To help readers find the answers, Trujillo and Thurman present & in-depth and rigorous discussions of oceanographic concepts and demystify the science for the layperson. Highlights the interdisciplinary relationship between oceanographic phenomena and how those phenomena affect other Earth systems. Incorporates scientific information from geology, chemistry, physics, and biology to illustrate how each of these disciplines relates to the ocean. Updates content throughout to include some of the most recent developments in oceanography, such as the recent Indian Ocean tsunamis and Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. A readable, informative reference for anyone interested in learning more about our oceans. |
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... seawater before turning our attention to processes that influence dissolved components . Processes That Decrease Seawater Salinity Table 5.4 summarizes the processes affecting seawater salinity . Precipitation , runoff ( stream ...
... seawater before turning our attention to processes that influence dissolved components . Processes That Decrease Seawater Salinity Table 5.4 summarizes the processes affecting seawater salinity . Precipitation , runoff ( stream ...
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... Seawater freezes in cold ocean areas Evaporation Seawater evaporates in hot climates Removes mostly fresh water Removes very pure water 30 % of salts in Less H2O Increase seawater are retained in ice None ( essentially all salts are ...
... Seawater freezes in cold ocean areas Evaporation Seawater evaporates in hot climates Removes mostly fresh water Removes very pure water 30 % of salts in Less H2O Increase seawater are retained in ice None ( essentially all salts are ...
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... seawater 25 25 20 15 10 5 L O 30 1.0220 \ g / cm3 32 1.0240 Increasing salinity ( % ) 34 36 38 40 1.0260 a 1.0235 Change = 0.0012 1.0247 Increasing density 1.0280 $ 1.0277 1.0300 Change ... Seawater Factors Affecting Seawater Density.
... seawater 25 25 20 15 10 5 L O 30 1.0220 \ g / cm3 32 1.0240 Increasing salinity ( % ) 34 36 38 40 1.0260 a 1.0235 Change = 0.0012 1.0247 Increasing density 1.0280 $ 1.0277 1.0300 Change ... Seawater Factors Affecting Seawater Density.
Contents
I | 3 |
Introduction to Planet Earth | 6 |
Visiting the Deep Ocean Floor | 11 |
Copyright | |
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Essentials of Oceanography, Eighth Edition: Student Lecture Notebook Alan P. Trujillo,Harold V. Thurman No preview available - 2005 |
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