Salinity Flashcards
0
Q
What is the saltiest ocean in the Earth
A
The North Atlantic Ocean
1
Q
What is the average ocean salinity in ppt ?
A
35 ppt
2
Q
Name two things that increase salinity
A
Evaporation
Freezing of Seawater
3
Q
Name two things that decrease salinity
A
Precipitation
Melting of Ice
4
Q
True or False In the center of a ocean you find higher concentrations of salt
A
True
5
Q
Name two things that affect density of sea water
A
Temperature
Salinity
6
Q
What changes the volume of water
A
Temperature
7
Q
True or False when Water expands it becomes more dense
A
False
8
Q
True or False the colder the water the density decreases
A
False
9
Q
What two elements make saltwater
A
Magnesium
Sulfur
