Ocean Salinity

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What is the concentration of dissolved salts in seawater called?

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Salinity

Front

What makes the hot tub of despair dangerous to organisms?

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The methane and high salt content is deadly to most organisms.

Front

What is the average sea surface salinity?

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35 ppt

Front

Which sample of water has the highest density?

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Sample D

Front

What is the estimated salinity in a temperate rainforest coastline with lots of precipitation but not as much evaporation?

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30 ppt

Front

What is the primary factor that affects ocean salinity?

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Evaporation and freshwater input (from rivers and precipitation).

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How does salinity affect the density of seawater?

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Higher salinity increases the density of seawater.

Front

What is the salinity of freshwater?

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0 ppt (parts per thousand).

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and salinity in ocean water?

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Warmer water can hold more salt, but higher temperatures can also lead to increased evaporation, raising salinity.

Front

What is the term for the process of salt being added to ocean water?

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Salinization.