Lesson 2 - Behavior of salty water Flashcards
1
Q
T/F - Major ion concentration changes over time
A
False - Remains in a steady state due to high residence times
2
Q
What happens when water freezes?
A
Forms ice crystals, excludes salt
3
Q
Pancake cycle (5)
A
Frazil ice - Pancake Ice - Rafting or ridging - cementing - Sheet Ice
4
Q
Congelation Ice (6)
A
Frazil ice - Grease Ice - Nilas - rafting - congelation ice - Sheet Ice
5
Q
*Edit types of ice
A
6
Q
What drives thermohaline circulation?
A
Sinking of dense polar waters
7
Q
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