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What does the melting of the icecaps lower the concentration of salt in the ocean?
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Why does the melting of the ice caps lower the concentration of salt in the ocean?
The ice caps are made of freshwater.
How does melting ice apply to the Real world?
Melting ice becomes water. Water goes into the ocean. The ocean rises, flooding coastal cities.
When ice melts what does it leave behind?
When the ice caps melt, it leaves water behind. If all the of the icecaps melt, it will rise the ocean level 20ft.
An increase in ocean temperatures can cause?
Melting of sea ice, bleaching of corals, migration of marine species, changes in ocean currents
What of these is most likely result of the polar caps melting?
Cities on the ocean would be in danger of flooding.
Why does the melting of the ice caps lower the concentration of salt in the ocean?
The ice caps are made of freshwater.
How is global warming destroying your icecaps?
Global Warming is the gradual raising of the overall average temperature of the Earth. This seemingly small amount can equate to large effects to the icecaps, melting them. This can cause ocean levels rising.
Does global warming lower ocean temps?
No, it actually makes the seas get bigger with the extra ice melting. ☺
Why does the melting of ice caps lower the concentration of salt in the ocean?
The ice in ice caps is all water. Add that to sea water and the sea will be come more dilute. If you add ice cubes to your Pepsi, it too will be come dilute.
Does Denmark own the arctic?
No country owns the Arctic, although several countries (such as Canada and Russia) are trying to claim it and the natural resources that lie at the bottom of the ocean (oil for example), now that the northern polar icecaps are melting away due to Global Climate Change.
Can melting glaciers increase ocean acidity?
No. Melting glaciers add clean fresh water to the oceans, so their melting decreases ocean acidity.
How is is the arctic ocean?
its ice is melting
Why water at bottom of ice in Atlantic ocean not converted to ice?
The pressure at the bottom of the ocean is very high. Water is unique in that as pressure increases, its melting point decreases. This means that it stays liquid a lower temperatures when it is under high pressure. The presence of salt in the water lowers the melting point even more.
How is the Arctic Ocean endanger?
its ice is melting
Is the arctic ocean endanger?
its ice is melting
How does melting ice apply to the Real world?
Melting ice becomes water. Water goes into the ocean. The ocean rises, flooding coastal cities.
What increases the salinity?
rain, snow, and melting ice add fresh water to the ocean, lowering the salinity there. Salinity is also lower near the mouths of large rivers. These rivers empty great amounts of fresh water into the ocean.
