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When an ocean's depth increases does the temperature increase or decrease?
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∙ 7y ago
In general, the answer is the water gets colder as you go deeper. But, there are exceptions. For example, at the Galapagos Rift there are intensely hot (hundreds of degrees) springs at depths of almost two miles.
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∙ 15y ago
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How can increases in the earth's temperature lead to powerful cyclones?
Increases in the earth's temperature from global warming are putting extra heat into the oceans and atmosphere. Storms and cyclones need energy and this heat is extra energy which is expended in storms.
Will ocean acidification be decreased as a result of the the warming of the oceans from global warming?
the water of the oceans will increases every year and it might float earth in the future,that is why we need to save energy and recycle thing that polar bear and another animal could still existInteresting question! CO2 absorbs more slowly as temperature increases, thus the acidity should decrease. Water from glaciers would increase also providing the same function.IF global warming were a real event (no warming this decade!) , yes it is possible that the PH level of our oceans would change slightly. Other pollution issues may offset that amount though.It should be pointed out that NASA robots and satellites all show cooling of the oceans for a decade also.(unrelated, the polar bears are increasing in numbers also!)
Why does global warming affect precipitation?
There is currently a debate on this subject. Large Hurricanes have decreased in numbers over the past several years and this is possibly due to the decrease in the difference in temperature between the water of our oceans and the air temperatures. The jury is still out on whether the climate will cause an increase or a decrease in the number of storms and either side of this debate is supportable with data. The actual data is too incomplete to make a valid attempt at guessing.
What will happen to the ability of a gas to dissolve in a liquid if the temperature increases?
Yes, that is part of the problem with global warming, if the temperature of the oceans increases, they will release more carbon dioxide in the form of gas because it will be less soluble in the warmer water. Open a cold soda and a warm soda, which has more gas come out?
What do you mean by global warming-?
Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of Earth's near-surface air and oceans since the mid-20th century.
What increases the temperature of the worlds oceans?
The temperatures of the world's oceans are increase by not only SOME of the heat rays from the sun but also from the winds that fly over the oceans. The winds carry hot (or cold) currents that fluxuate the temperatures of the water beneath it.
Does the oceans temperature continue to increase over the years?
# Yes # Yes # Yes # No # and No
How does the earth temperature drops?
1) oceans absorb carbon-dioxide from the atmosphere, thereby bringing down the temperature 2) oceans emit heat from the sunlight they absorb and increase the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere.
Who or what is affected by global warming?
it can cause overflow of oceans,lakes etc and increase in temperature
Why would an increase in the temperature of oceans contribute to a rise in sea level?
because it is warmed from rays
How does the ocean profile affect the worlds oceans?
By the oceanic trenches, causing erosion, earthquakes, etc. It can decrease or increase the depth of the ocean.
Which process increases the salinity of ocean water?
Evaporation: Water evaporating from the surface will increase the salt concentration and hence the density of sea water. Dilution: An inflow of fresh water (rivers, rain) will dilute the salt solution leading to a decrease in density. Temperature: As the temperature of sea water increases it expands. As the volume increases, the density will decrease. Cooling will have the opposite effect. It should be noted that water has its highest density at 4 degrees C after which it starts to decrease. Pressure: Although it is considered that liquids cannot be compressed, some compression is in fact observed in deep oceans. The deeper you go, the higher the density of the sea water. Coriolis effect
How can increases in the earth's temperature lead to powerful cyclones?
Increases in the earth's temperature from global warming are putting extra heat into the oceans and atmosphere. Storms and cyclones need energy and this heat is extra energy which is expended in storms.
Why rain would decrease if the oceans died?
Rain would decrease if the oceans died because there wouldn't be enough water to evaporate into clouds.
Will ocean acidification be decreased as a result of the the warming of the oceans from global warming?
the water of the oceans will increases every year and it might float earth in the future,that is why we need to save energy and recycle thing that polar bear and another animal could still existInteresting question! CO2 absorbs more slowly as temperature increases, thus the acidity should decrease. Water from glaciers would increase also providing the same function.IF global warming were a real event (no warming this decade!) , yes it is possible that the PH level of our oceans would change slightly. Other pollution issues may offset that amount though.It should be pointed out that NASA robots and satellites all show cooling of the oceans for a decade also.(unrelated, the polar bears are increasing in numbers also!)
Why does global warming affect precipitation?
There is currently a debate on this subject. Large Hurricanes have decreased in numbers over the past several years and this is possibly due to the decrease in the difference in temperature between the water of our oceans and the air temperatures. The jury is still out on whether the climate will cause an increase or a decrease in the number of storms and either side of this debate is supportable with data. The actual data is too incomplete to make a valid attempt at guessing.
What will happen to the ability of a gas to dissolve in a liquid if the temperature increases?
Yes, that is part of the problem with global warming, if the temperature of the oceans increases, they will release more carbon dioxide in the form of gas because it will be less soluble in the warmer water. Open a cold soda and a warm soda, which has more gas come out?
