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No. In fact, in semi-isolated lagoons, evaporation actually increases salinity. Evaportation, in this case, means that water is leaving the ocean in the form of water vapor. The salt is left behind.
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What causes the density of seawater to increase?
The density of seawater increases if salinity increases.
Why do oceanographers take measurements of the of the seawater?
Conductivity can be used to calculate the salinity of the water.
What is the average salinity in the oceans?
The average salinity of seawater is 35 parts per thousand (or ppt).
What is the most important factor affecting seawater density?
Relative salinity is the most important factor in seawater density.
What is the density in seawater determined by?
Seawater's density varies by temperature and salinity. I.e., cold water is more dense than warm water, and water with a higher salinity (more dissolved salt) is less dense than water with a lower salinity.
Which is not a process the decreases the salinity of seawater?
evaporation
Is not a process that decrease the salinity of seawater?
evaporation
What is one factor that decreases salinity in seawater?
Salinity in oceans decrease when near a river because the river adds fresh water, which lowers the percentage of salt in the water, causing the salinity to decrease.
How does the salinity of sea ice compare to the salinity of normal seawater?
Ice has zero salinity. When it is frozen, the salt is pushed out. Therefore, since the salinity of normal seawater is about 35 ppt, it has 35 ppt more salinity than seawater.
What causes the density of seawater to increase?
The density of seawater increases if salinity increases.
Which process does not add salts to seawater?
Storms at sea. The evaporated water falls back into the ocean with no net effect on salinity.
Why do oceanographers take measurements of the of the seawater?
Conductivity can be used to calculate the salinity of the water.
What is the average salinity of seawater by weight?
3.5%
What is the best way to remember salinity?
Drink a (small) glass of seawater and you will remember salinity.
What is the measure of the total amount of solid material dissolved in seawater called?
Salinity
What is the average salinity in the oceans?
The average salinity of seawater is 35 parts per thousand (or ppt).
What is the average of salinity?
The average salinity of seawater is about 35 parts per thousand
