ESS- Earth System Science Mr. Foster Oceanography ESS- Earth System Science Mr. Foster
Oceanography oceans cover more than 70% of earth’s surface
Salinity a measure of the dissolved salts in water salinity varies from place to place
Water Mass - a body of water with distinct properties based on where it originates
Ocean water has many compounds in it besides salt
Ocean Life Phytoplankton
Ocean Life Zooplankton
Ocean Life Nekton
Ocean Life (cont) Nekton
The Ocean Floor Echo Sounding
The Ocean Floor Core Sampling
The Ocean Floor Satellites
Continental Margin
Continental Margin 1 2 3 4
Oceanic Divisions
Ocean Pressures What does this graph say about: Temperature Pressure Sound
Ocean Temperatures What could you determine about the sunshine for each day?? On which day was there more sunshine?
Light Depth?
Different animals: Different features Name three different animals and their adaptations to where they live
Organism with Adaptations Barnacle Clam Star fish Viper/Angler Fish Bioluminescence Angler Fish Lit-lure, males attach to females Viper Fish Angler Fish http://www.oddee.com/item_79915.aspx
660 ft.