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Temprature and Salinity of Water

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is salinity

a)

The heat of water in oceans

b)

The depth of water in oceans

c)

The saltiness of water in oceans

d)

N/A

2.

Where does salinity appear the most

a)

In the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn

b)

In the equator

c)

In the Antarctic circle

d)

In the Arctic circle

3.

In which area on the Earth would the oceans become at it's hottest

a)

Temprate zone

b)

Frigid zone

c)

Torrid zone

d)

None of the above

4.

What is the average temperature near the Equator

a)

35 degrees Centigrade

b)

47 degrees Centigrade

c)

15 degrees Centigrade

d)

26 degrees Centigrade

5.

Which sea has the highest salinity

a)

Pacific ocean

b)

Dead Sea

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

N/A

6.

True or False : An ocean's temperature can also decrease by depth

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Why does salinity decrease towards the equator ?

a)

because of heat

b)

Because of heavy rainfall

c)

Because of water pollution

d)

N/A

8.

What is the main source of heat in ocean water

a)

Sun

b)

Moon

c)

Light

d)

Fire

9.

Where would the highest temperatures in oceans be located

a)

Arctic seas

b)

Enclosed tropical seas

c)

Seas near the equator

d)

N/A

10.

True or False: there's is more salinity in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere

a)

True

b)

False