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What is the busiest ocean in the world?
The busiest ocean in the world is the Atlantic Ocean. More ships transporting cargo pass through this body of water than any other. Ships pass from the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic also.
Do ships in the general lakes need more or less ballast than ocean-going ships?
Ships need more ballast in the ocean because the salt helps to keep them a float.What we know is that salt water is about 3% more dense than fresh water and that ships use the water they are floating in for ballast.Say an ocean ship needs 10 tonnes of ballast to get to it's stable water line. The volume of 10 tonnes of seawater would equal 9.7m3.That same ship will float slightly lower in fresh water since fresh water is less dense. It will need 3% less ballast weight (9.7 tonnes) to get to the same stable water line in fresh water. The volume of 9.7 tonnes of fresh water would equal 9.7 m3.So, the ship in the ocean requires 3% more ballast weight than the ship in fresh water, but the ballast volume is the same in both cases.
Why is some ocean water clearer than some other ocean waters?
Less clear water has more algae and other nutrients. It is much more suitable for sustaining life. Clearer water has less nutrients, etc. and is less suitable for sustaining life.
Do ships in the great lakes need more or less ballast than ocean going ships?
Ships need more ballast in the ocean because the salt helps to keep them a float.What we know is that salt water is about 3% more dense than fresh water and that ships use the water they are floating in for ballast.Say an ocean ship needs 10 tonnes of ballast to get to it's stable water line. The volume of 10 tonnes of seawater would equal 9.7m3.That same ship will float slightly lower in fresh water since fresh water is less dense. It will need 3% less ballast weight (9.7 tonnes) to get to the same stable water line in fresh water. The volume of 9.7 tonnes of fresh water would equal 9.7 m3.So, the ship in the ocean requires 3% more ballast weight than the ship in fresh water, but the ballast volume is the same in both cases.
Why is ocean water more dense than regular fresh water?
Ocean water is more dense than regular fresh water because it contains higher concentrations of dissolved salts and minerals. These dissolved compounds make the water heavier, increasing its density. Additionally, temperature and pressure differences between ocean water and fresh water can also contribute to variations in density.
Does an iceberg contain more water than an ocean or does an ocean contain more water than an iceberg?
The ocean contains more water ! An iceberg can be as small as a car - or as big as a city.
What ocean did all of these ships cross?
To accurately answer your question, I would need to know which specific ships you are referring to. However, if you are asking about a common ocean crossed by many historic or significant ships, it is likely the Atlantic Ocean, as it has been a major route for exploration, trade, and migration between Europe and the Americas. If you provide the names of the ships, I can give a more precise answer.
How is ocean water different from water that people drink?
Ocean water is salt water and has more "stuff" in it. ;)
Water is clear so why is the ocean blue?
Water molecules absorb and scatter sunlight. Blue light is scattered more than other colors, creating the appearance of a blue ocean. This effect is intensified by the depth of the ocean, which allows blue light to penetrate more than other colors.
Why don't shiops sink?
Ships don't sink because they are more boant then the water they float on. Ships don't sink because they are more boant then the water they float on.
Is the ocean around Antarctica more salty than most other oceans?
During recent times, the water in the Southern Ocean is becoming less dense and less salty that it has been in the past, because the ice -- fresh water ice -- of the ice shelves is melting into the ocean, diluting it's historic properties. Classically, the Southern Ocean has been more salty, because of the evaporation of the fresh water from the ocean. It is also more dense because it is so cold and the water is deeper than in other oceans. However, climate change has reduced both the density and salinity of the Southern Ocean.
Why are general cargo ships more in number than container ships?
there is more cargo than there is oil, or other liquids container ships use.
