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Why does ocean water not go down a well in dug in the ocean?
good question! turns out, water pressure is actually too strong for most of cold new water to get Dow to the bottom!
Will global warming cause oceans to shut down?
Some ocean currents may be affected by the sudden inrush of millions of cubic miles of cold fresh water from melting glaciers and ice caps. In general, ocean circulation models would not "shut down" due to an influx of cold fresh water.
Is cold water more or less dense than warm water?
cold ocean waer has more dense than warm water.
Why can Jellyfish live in the ocean?
Jellyfish like the tropics and cold water. They live at the seashore because of the ocean temperature in the water.
Why is the ocean cold?
The ocean is cold because water has a high specific heat capacity, meaning it takes a lot of energy to heat up or cool down. Additionally, the ocean's depth and currents play a role in distributing heat unevenly, resulting in colder temperatures in certain areas.
What is the deepest and densest layer of water in the ocean?
A basic answer is that the densest ocean water is the saltiest - a ship floats higher in salt water (sea) than in fresh water (lake). Also cold water tends to sink towards the ocean floor, or may form a layer mid way.
Which two oceans border South Africa?
South Africa is situated between the warm Indian Ocean (East & South coast) and the cold South Atlantic Ocean (West coast). The Indian Ocean brings warm water down the east coast from the equator, while the South Atlantic Ocean brings cold water up the west coast (from the Antarctic). The currents converge off the southernmost point of Africa near Cape Aghulas.
Why do hurricanes rapidly lose power when they move over cold water or land?
Hurricanes derive their energy from warm ocean waters, which provide moisture and heat. When they move over cold water or land, they lose this energy source, causing them to weaken rapidly as their structure breaks down. Cold water and land also disrupt the process of convection that sustains the hurricane's strength.
When ocean water reaches the poles what happens?
When ocean water reaches the poles, it cools down and becomes denser, causing it to sink to deeper parts of the ocean. This cold, dense water then starts to circulate and move towards lower latitudes, influencing global ocean currents and climate patterns. Additionally, the melting of ice at the poles adds freshwater to the ocean, impacting salinity levels and ocean circulation dynamics.
What is a process in which cold nutrientrich water from the deep ocean rises to the surface and replaces warm surface water?
Nothing very exciting happens because as the cold water would rise it would push the warm water down. This would cause the cold water to heat up and the warm water to cool off. This creates a cycle of cooling and warming.
How can hot water can be a cold one?
If you let hot water cool down, it will become cold water.
How do temperature and pressure change as you descend into the ocean?
As you descend into the ocean, temperature typically decreases due to the lack of sunlight penetration and heat exchange with the cold deep water. Pressure, on the other hand, increases with depth due to the weight of the water above pushing down.
