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Does it snow anywhere near an ocean?

I guess it could near the poles perhaps


Is the ocean water near the poles less salty?

Yes, ocean water near the poles is less salty compared to ocean water near the equator. This is because melting ice and precipitation in polar regions dilute the salinity of the water.


What direction do surface currents near the equator?

Ocean currents flow near the equator from the east to west. Ocean currents flow near the poles from west to east.


Why does warm ocean water near the equator not melt the earths poles when it travels to the poles?

because it gets cold on the way.


When ocean water reaches the poles what happens?

When ocean water reaches the poles, it cools down and becomes denser, causing it to sink to deeper parts of the ocean. This cold, dense water then starts to circulate and move towards lower latitudes, influencing global ocean currents and climate patterns. Additionally, the melting of ice at the poles adds freshwater to the ocean, impacting salinity levels and ocean circulation dynamics.


What causes ocean water near the poles to be colder than ocean water near the equator?

the sun's rays strike the water at a angle at the poles APEX


Deep ocean currents are caused by the sinking of warm water near the poles?

False


Why is ocean water near the equator warmer than ocean water at the poles?

The ocean receives most of its heat along the equator, where incoming solar radiation is about double that received at the poles. Hence, sea surfaces are much warmer along the equator than at the poles.


Where are tsunamis higher in the middle of the ocean or near shore?

Higher near shore. The land is denser than the water so the wave is higher.


If salinity increased at the poles the water near the poles would?

If salinity increased at the poles, the water near the poles would become denser. This increased density could impact ocean circulation patterns and potentially affect marine life that depend on specific salinity levels. Additionally, it could lead to changes in ice formations and melting rates in polar regions.


Does metal or steel float in the dead sea?

No. It may be denser than the ocean, but nowhere near dense enough.


What direction do surface currents near the equator flow?

Ocean currents flow near the equator from the east to west. Ocean currents flow near the poles from west to east.