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Learning Objectives
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After reading this chapter you should:
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understand some of the unique properties of water
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understand hydrogen bonds and how they affect water’s properties
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understand the concept of outgassing
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understand the concept of residence time
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understand how salinity is measured and calculated
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know the major ions in seawater
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understand the rule of constant proportions
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understand how and why salinity changes as a function of latitude and depth
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know the processes responsible for dissolved gases in the ocean
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be able to produce and describe depth profiles for oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients
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understand the role of carbon dioxide as a buffer in the ocean
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understand the issue of ocean acidification