Salinity

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What is the distribution of water on Earth?

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3% freshwater, 97% salt water.

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Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

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Glaciers and ice caps.

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What is the term for the amount of salt found in water?

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Salinity.

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What is the scientific name for the most abundant salt in the oceans?

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Sodium Chloride.

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What happens to water in a cell when it is placed in a saltier environment?

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Water will move out of the cell.

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What is salinity?

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The concentration of salt in water.

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How does salinity affect the density of water?

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Higher salinity increases water density.

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What is the primary source of ocean salinity?

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Mineral runoff from land and hydrothermal vents.

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What role do glaciers play in the freshwater supply?

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They store the majority of Earth's freshwater.

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How does salinity impact marine life?

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Different species have specific salinity tolerances.