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Why is the salinity of the ocean lower on the surface in some areas?
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∙ 14y ago
The salinty near the surface of the sea can be lowered in some locations by the inflow of fresh water from a large river or from the melting of sea ice or glaciers.
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Which areas of the ocean have the lowest salinity and why?
The lowest areas of salinity in an ocean are near where fresh water rivers empty into them. This is because the influx of fresh water creates an area of lower salinity compared to the remainder of the ocean.
What era two things that cause salinity to be lower in some ocean areas?
Lower rates of evaporation so more water to dilute it.
What lowers the salinity near the surface of the ocean?
evaporation
How is ocean water salinity different in tropical areas than at the north an south poles?
Surface water slainity is higher in tropical regions.
Is it true ocean water often has a lower salinity in warm areas than in cold areas?
yes come on people really.... think I'm 11 years old and i no that
Does industrial polutants affect ocean surface salinity?
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What area in the ocean is more likely to have the lowest salinity?
Areas near the poles like the Arctic Ocean will have the lowest salinity
What is the salinity of the Indian ocean?
Surface water salinity ranges from 32 to 37 parts per 1000
What is the salinity level of the Indian ocean?
Surface water salinity ranges from 32 to 37 parts per 1000
Do deep ocean currents and surface currents mix?
Deep ocean currents and surface currents do meet, but mixing is limited. The waters stratify based on temperatures and salinity. The higher the salinity, the heavier the water.
Do The surface areas of the ocean have abundant nutrients?
The surface areas of the ocean have abundant nutrients.
What could lower the salinity of shallow part of the ocean?
Excessive freshwater (rain) flowing into a shallow sea can change the salinity.
