12.4.2 - Vertical Distribution of Salinity
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What happens to salinity when water evaporates?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in a dry climate.
Define halocline.
💡 Hint: It starts with 'h' and has to do with salt concentration.
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What is the primary cause of increased salinity at the ocean's surface?
💡 Hint: Think of hot, dry climates.
True or False: Salinity remains constant with increasing ocean depth.
💡 Hint: Recall the halocline and its role.
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Consider a scenario where a significant river inflow occurs in a previously high-salinity area of the ocean. What immediate and long-term effects could this have on local marine ecosystems?
💡 Hint: Think about the adaptability of marine species to changes.
Evaluate how global warming might alter the salinity distribution in the Arctic Ocean and the potential implications for global ocean circulation.
💡 Hint: Consider the links between temperature, ice melt, and salinity.
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