Impact of Climate Change on Marine Ecosystems Flashcards
1
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How big is the ocean?
A
71% of Earth’s surface
Average depth of 4km
> 1.3billion km3 of water
2
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How much higher is room temperature water’s SHC compared to air?
A
4x higher by mass
3500x higher by volume
3
Q
How much of the sea water in NaCl? How do we measure salinity?
A
86%
Measured in practical salinity units (psu)
4
Q
What difference does salt make on water?
A
Freezing point lowers to -1.89C
Saltier water sinks
Colder water sinks
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