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Why are the compositions of river water and ocean water not the same?
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∙ 13y ago
Ocean water contains salt. River water is fresh water.
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Why does the addition of rain and river water to the ocean not decrease the ocean's overall?
there is always the same amount of water on earth, whether it is in the clouds, in bodies of water or the ocean.
Why is ocean water and river water not the same?
Water in oceans are diffferent than the water in rivers and lakes because it is salt water.
Is ocean water cleaner than lake water?
That would depend on numerous matters, such as which one, where etc.
Is a pond and river the same?
No, there is a difference. A pond is "a small body of water" A river is "a large natural stream of fresh water that flows inot the ocean" The difference: A river is a large body of water-a pond is a small body of water A river is a moving body of water-a pond is still and calm A river flows into a larger body of water-a pond stays in the same place and doesn't travel :) !!! jd218
A sample of matter that has the same compositions throughout?
Salt water, lemonade, soda
Is the ocean flowing?
yes it is but it is not the same like a river or waterfall.
Can fish live in the ocean?
No, the vast majority of Freshwater Fish would not be able to deal with the high salinity of ocean water and would die in the ocean. The same with Saltwater Fish, the vast majority would not be able to deal with the low salinity of fresh water and would die in a lake or river.
What is the name for when the sea meets the ocean?
I think that you mean where a river meets the ocean? Since the ocean and the sea are the same thing. It is called an estuary.
Can all fish live in the ocean?
No, the vast majority of freshwater fish would not be able to deal with the high salinity of ocean water and would die in the ocean. The same with saltwater fish, the vast majority would not be able to deal with the low salinity of fresh water and would die in a lake or river.
Is water with added salt the same as ocean salt water?
Only if the concentration is the same.
Is marine water like ocean water?
They are the same thing.
Does ocean water have the same propeties as salt?
no
