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The salinity of ocean water depends on its location, rate of evaporation, amount of precipitation and amount of freshwater added to the ocean.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes the estuarities in salinity make it increase high. The carbon dioxide makes the ocean water decrease.
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Is it possible for a volcano to lie beneath the surface of the ocean?
yes, it is possible for a volcano to lie beneath the ocean surface.
Do deep ocean currents and surface currents mix?
Deep ocean currents and surface currents do meet, but mixing is limited. The waters stratify based on temperatures and salinity. The higher the salinity, the heavier the water.
Where in the ocean does the water droplet need to be located in order to evaporate?
Evaporation occur at the surface of the ocean.
What is the main cause of surface currents in earth's ocean?
I think that the whether that hits the water
How is ocean water salinity different in tropical areas than at the north an south poles?
Surface water slainity is higher in tropical regions.
What is the difference between fresh water and ocean?
Ocean water has a higher salinity (salt content) than fresh water does.
Is it possible for a volcano to lie beneath the surface of the ocean?
yes, it is possible for a volcano to lie beneath the ocean surface.
What is the cause of rising surface temperatures of the Pacific Ocean?
la nina
Does thermal energy cause water at the ocean surface to evaporate?
Yes, it is true.
What describes the cause of waves in the ocean?
surface waves
What is the primary cause of surface ocean currents?
Wind
Is the temperature of ocean water higher closer to the surface?
Under normal conditions, yes.
Do deep ocean currents and surface currents mix?
Deep ocean currents and surface currents do meet, but mixing is limited. The waters stratify based on temperatures and salinity. The higher the salinity, the heavier the water.
What would happen to your cells if you were to drink salt water from the Pacific Ocean?
Because ocean water has a higher salt content that your cells (hypertonic), they would shrivel slightly.
What is the freezing temperature for the ocean?
it depends on the volume of water and the salt content
What is a coral atoll?
A coral atoll is a large ring of coral that extends up to the ocean's surface and higher.
Which surface ocean current transports warm water to higher latitudes?
Gulf Stream
