Series of questions focusing on key components of each topic
TOPICS
How the class is divided into broader themes
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Themes |
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Ocean/ Atmosphere Interactions, Dynamic Processes in the Ocean |
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Fringes of the Ocean, Life in the Oceans, Environmental Issues |
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Reflective Questions as Learning Prompts
- At intervals through the class, there will be an opportunity to discuss these questions with your neighbor.
- The aim is to reinforce understanding of critical concepts.
- Ask questions if you have doubts about the answers to these
questions based on preceding materials presented in class.
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Seawater Chemistry
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| Date: November 1/3 |
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| 1. | Q. Why is seawater salty? |
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| Q. What critical components contribute to the saltiness of seawater? | |
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| Q. What are the significant sources and sinks of seawater salts? | |
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Q. How variable is the
composition of seawater salts? |
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| Q. What constituents of
seawater
(salts and gases) are critical for biology? |
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| Q. How do dissolved
salts
affect the chemical behavior of seawater? |
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