Practice - HORIZONTAL DISTRIBUTION OF SALINITY
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What is salinity?
💡 Hint: Think about what you find in ocean water.
Which process increases salinity?
💡 Hint: What happens to water in hot weather?
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What is salinity expressed as?
💡 Hint: Think about the unit of measurement.
True or False: The average salinity of the Indian Ocean is lower than that of the Atlantic.
💡 Hint: Compare the two oceans.
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How would a significant increase in river input impact the salinity of an estuary over the summer months? Discuss the effects on marine ecosystems.
💡 Hint: Think about species that are sensitive to salinity.
Analyze how changing global temperatures may affect salinity levels in the polar regions and their subsequent impact on ocean currents.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature, ice, and salinity.
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