The Briny Deep
http://oceansjsu.com/105d/exped_briny/1.html

San Jose State University, Department of Geology


This expedition explores the chemical and physical properties of the ocean and their role in governing oceanic processes. Topics include: Is There Salt in Seawater?, Ions of Salt, What is Source of the Salt?, Salinity Variability, Salinity and Precipitation, Calculating Salinity, Ocean Temperature, Solar Radiation, Variations in the Properties of Sea Water, Light Penetration, Temperature, Thermocline, Density, Layering, and the Velocity of Sound in Water. This expedition is one of nine expeditions and two field studies which are part of a course entitled Geology 105 - Mysteries of the Deep.

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Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Oceanography