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Why doesn't oceans freeze?

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Anonymous

9y ago
Updated: 5/9/2022

Many parts do freeze! However, it does require much lower temperatures to freeze ocean water than fresh water, mainly because the ocean is composed of salt water. Dissolving anything (including salt) in water lowers its freezing point and raises its boiling point.

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