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Oceanographers measure the salinity of the ocean by hand held refractometer, hydrometer, and conductivity meter.
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ProfessorOceanographers measure the salinity of the ocean by hand held refractometer, hydrometer, and conductivity meter.
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Describe the oceans and explain how the water cycle affects the salinity of the ocean?
Oceans are big water bodies. Salinity is due to the presence of minerals in water.
How do temperature and salinity relate to deep-current movement?
The density of the water increases with the salinity, so saline water is denser and sinks to the bottom. Temperature is also a factor, however. Cold, saline water is the densest
Name two factors that can effect the salinity levels of ocean water?
Biomass and temperature, erosion and mineral content.
Is it safe to drink from the dead sea?
No, it is not. Not only is the salinity far too high, but there is a large amount of bacteria in any ocean water.
What oceans have salt in them?
AnswerAll oceans have salt in them. The average salinity of all oceans is 35 parts per thousand. Salinity does vary according to depth and location. Areas of the ocean located near onshore river runoff typically have a lower salinity. Areas near the tropics with high evaporation rates tend to have higher salinity.
