Ocean Water Chemistry Review

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What is one of the most common materials dissolved in ocean water?

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Salt is one of the most common materials dissolved in ocean water.

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Where do oceans have the lowest salinity?

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Oceans have the lowest salinity where rivers flow into the ocean.

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What is a thermocline?

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A thermocline is a layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth.

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What term is the measure of dissolved salts in water?

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Salinity is the measure of dissolved salts in water.

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The oceans cover ______ percentage of the earth's surface.

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The oceans cover 70% of the earth's surface.

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What is salinity?

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

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What is the primary source of salt in ocean water?

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The primary source of salt in ocean water is the weathering of rocks on land and hydrothermal vents.

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How does temperature affect the density of ocean water?

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As temperature increases, the density of ocean water decreases.

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

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Higher salinity increases the density of ocean water.

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What is the significance of the thermocline in oceanography?

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The thermocline affects marine life distribution and ocean circulation.