Chemistry of the Ocean

Question 1

is necessary for life – most
abundant component

Answer 1

Water

Question 2

Properties of Water

Answer 2

Excellent solvent

• Cohesion, adhesion, and
  Capillary action
• Specific heat
• Water and Light
• Acid/Base

Question 3

A measure of the
concentration of
dissolved salts in
water.

Answer 3

Salinity

Question 4

• having a higher salinity than usual

Answer 4

Hypersalinity

Question 5

• having a lower salinity than usual

Answer 5

Hyposalinity

Question 6

SOFAR

Answer 6

“Sound Fixing and
Ranging”