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Why would there generally be a higher salinity near the north and the south poles near the glaciers?
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∙ 13y ago
Because of the solidification of the water under low temperatures. The water is "turned" into ice, leaving the salt behind. So the salt is left in the water, with the freshwater turned into ice floating on top.
If the glaciers melt, the salinity will decline, because this new freshwater will dilute the salty waters.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is the other way around. Salinity is lower at the Arctic and Antarctic Oceans. This has always been the case with the Arctic Ocean, but a sudden decrease of the salinity of the Antarctic Ocean has researchers concerned.
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∙ 15y agobecause ocean water leaves salt behind when it freezes
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How is ocean water salinity different in tropical areas than at the north an south poles?
Surface water slainity is higher in tropical regions.
Which continent did glaciers first appear?
In the north America
What are the glaciers that swept over north?
Malasprina and Athabasca were two glaciers that swept over North America. They carved the Great Lakes.
Where are glaciers located in North America?
There is none in north America there is some in Greenland and a lot more
When did the glaciers move southward form the north pole?
the ice age
How is ocean water salinity different in tropical areas than at the north an south poles?
Surface water slainity is higher in tropical regions.
Does Canada have glaciers?
Yes, Canada has glaciers, as do other countries with land north of the Arctic Circle.
Which continents did glaciers appear?
In the North America
How does salinity happen?
Salinity is the saltiness or dissolved salt content of a body of water. Salinity in Australian English and North American English may also refer to the salt in soil.
What is the meanning of salinity?
Salinity is the saltiness or dissolved salt content of a body of water. Salinity in Australian English and North American English may also refer to the salt in soil.
Which continent did glaciers first appear?
In the north America
Can a glacier keep the north and south pole cool?
Glaciers are not what keep the poles cold. The cold at the poles is what creates glaciers.
What are the glaciers that swept over north?
Malasprina and Athabasca were two glaciers that swept over North America. They carved the Great Lakes.
What formed the five great lakes of north America?
Glaciers
Where are glaciers located in North America?
There is none in north America there is some in Greenland and a lot more
What direction did glaciers move thousands of years ago?
they went north
Are continental glaciers located naer the north and south pole?
yes, they are
