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Chapter 14

Key Concepts

Ch. 14: Ocean Water and Ocean Life

After reading and studying Ch. 14, you should be able to:

Concept 1: Examine the chemical composition of seawater and the sources of sea salts.

Concept 2: Explain the physical, chemical, and density variations that define the ocean water's layered structure.

Concept 3: Describe the classification of marine organisms and marine life zones.

Concept 4: Discuss the productivity of the oceans and the dynamics of food webs.

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