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What are ocean currents affected by?
Wind,salinity, salt in water,and temperature
Which of these is a direct result of uneven heating of water in the oceans due to solar energy A. Salt in any ocean B. Ocean tides C. icebergs D. Ocean currents?
D Ocean currents.
Why is the top layer of the ocean the warmes?
because the ocean is made of salt water and the most salt wateris at the top
What movement will occur when fresh water and salt water are in contact with each other simulating ocean currents with different densities of water?
The movement of water when ocean and fresh water meet is called Density currents.
How does the salt in the ocean effect convection?
The salt in the ocean increases the water's density, which affects convection currents. Denser, saltier water tends to sink, while less dense, fresher water rises. This process helps drive thermohaline circulation, a critical component of global ocean currents that regulates heat distribution and influences climate patterns. Thus, the salt content plays a vital role in the ocean's convection dynamics.
What are the most obvious characteristics of the ocean?
Depth, salinity, currents, waves, and brightness.
How does salt affects deep currents?
Salt influences deep ocean currents primarily through a process called thermohaline circulation, which is driven by variations in water density caused by temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline). Higher salinity increases water density, causing it to sink in certain regions, such as the North Atlantic. This sinking water contributes to the global conveyor belt of ocean currents, affecting climate and nutrient distribution. Overall, changes in salt levels can significantly alter deep ocean circulation patterns.
Why does the meeting of the ice caps lower the concentration of salt in the ocean?
When ice caps melt, fresh water from the ice flows into the ocean, diluting the salt concentration. This influx of fresh water reduces the overall salinity of the surrounding seawater. Additionally, the melting of ice caps can disrupt ocean currents and circulation patterns, further affecting the distribution and concentration of salt in the ocean.
Why do they call ocean water salt water?
because ocean water has salt in it and lots of it..
What is ocean water?
salt water from the ocean.
Is the Atlantic Ocean fresh or salt water?
Like all oceans and seas, the Atlantic Ocean is salt water.
What drives deep ocean currents are driven?
Deep ocean circulation(90% of ocean water) is caused by differences in temperature, salinity and suspended load. It is referred to as "Thermohaline"- meaning heat and salt- circulation.
