The OCEANIC BASINS. |
Origin and evolution of the oceans. The oceanic basins. The geological regions of the ocean. Geography of the current oceanic basins. |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE WATER OF THE Mar. |
Temperature. Salinity. Density. Solar radiation and illumination. Transparency and penetration of the light. Viscosity and superficial tension. Pressure. Propagation of the sound. |
The MOVEMENTS OF THE SEA: The MARINE CURRENTS And The OCEANIC CIRCULATION. |
The marine currents. Types of currents. The oceanic circulation. Superficial circulation. Deep circulation. Circulation thermohaline and the big oceanic conveyor. |
The MOVEMENTS OF THE SEA: The TIDES |
Definition. Characteristics. Origin of the tides. Explanatory theories. Classification of the tides. Oceanic tides and anfidrómic systems. Measurement and forecast of the tides. Energy of the tides and its industrial use. Biological importance of the tides. |