Water and Ocean Structure

Water Compound Element Atoms Electrons Protons

Water molecule Chemical bonds Covalent bonds Polar molecule Hydrogen bonds Cohesion Adhesion

Water and Heat Heat Temperature Heat capacity calorie

Temperature and Density Density curve State Freezing point Sensible heat Latent heat of fusion Latent heat of evaporation

Thermostatic properties Thermal inertia

Density Density structure of the ocean Surface zone Mixed layer Pycnocline Deep zone

Thermocline Halocline Water mass Vertical water movement

Light Scatter Absorption Photic zone Aphotic zone

Sound Sofar layer Shadow zone Sonar Active sonar Side scan sonar Passive sonar