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Solids become dissolved in ocean water. The most common is salt (sodium chloride), which is why we often call ocean water 'saltwater'. The second most abundant is sulfate.
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Which two dissolved solids in ocean water occur in the greatest amount?
Probably sodium chloride and calcium carbonate.
The greatest ocean depths found anywhere occur in ocean what?
pacific
The measure of the amount of solids dissolved in ocean water is what?
salinity
What river deposits the greatest amount of sediments in the ocean?
The Amazon River, by far the greatest giver of river sediments.
What percent of ocean water is dissolved solids?
the Atlantic ocean
What solids are in the ocean?
it is a liquid because if it was the pacific ocean it's filled with liquid
Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?
Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.
Where does the greatest amount of solar energy reach the surface of the ocean?
The greatest amount of solar energy reaches the surface of the ocean near the equator. This is because the sun's rays are more direct at the equator, resulting in higher solar intensity. Additionally, the equatorial regions generally experience less cloud cover, allowing more sunlight to reach the surface of the ocean.
Where do the solids that enter the ocean originate from?
The solids originate from marine animals but next time use your online textbook.
What wave form typically carries the greatest amount of energy through the ocean surface at any given time?
short waves
Where does hurricanes occur where?
they often occur in places close to the ocean so they can get their energy from the ocean water.
The rotating loops of currents that occur in the ocean are referred to as?
The rotating loops of currents that occur in the ocean are referred to as gyres. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.
