Properties of Seawater Review

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What is the term for the amount of salt dissolved in seawater?

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Salinity is the measure of the amount of salt dissolved in seawater.

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What process can remove pure water from seawater?

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Evaporation is the process that can remove pure water from seawater.

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What is the term for water sticking to substances other than water?

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Adhesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to other substances.

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What happens to pressure the deeper into the ocean you go?

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Pressure increases as you go deeper into the ocean.

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What is the term for water molecules sticking to other water molecules?

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Cohesion is the property of water that allows water molecules to stick to each other.

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What is the definition of salinity?

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Salinity is the concentration of dissolved salts in water, typically expressed in parts per thousand (ppt).

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How does temperature affect the solubility of salts in seawater?

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Generally, as temperature increases, the solubility of salts in seawater also increases.

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What is the relationship between salinity and density of seawater?

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Higher salinity increases the density of seawater, making it heavier.

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What is acidification in the context of seawater?

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Acidification refers to the decrease in pH levels of seawater due to increased carbon dioxide absorption.

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What is the role of cohesion in water's behavior?

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Cohesion allows water to form droplets and contributes to surface tension.