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Why does the ocean have different colors?
The ocean has different colors due to the way water absorbs and scatters sunlight. Water molecules absorb colors like red and yellow, while blue and green are scattered, giving the ocean its blue color. Factors like depth, sediment, and algae can also affect the color of the ocean.
Can the Ocean absorb all of the CO2 that you produce?
The ocean is one of the largest CO2 sinks in existance. A sink is a system that takes carbon dioxide out of the air. The ocean does this by several mechanisms: * photosynthesis by all the algae * dissolving the gas into the water * fixing the carbon dioxide into corals and shell asa carbonate So yes the ocean could absorb all the CO2. However - dissolving CO2 creates problems for the ocean. As more CO2 is absorbed the ocean gets more acidic and the corals can't maintain their carbonate deposits, these dissolve back into the water, the pH interfered with osmotic pressures and breeding conditions for fish. In addition the increased CO2 promotes algae growth which may cause algae blooms (large algae clumps) which sink to the bottom of he ocean removig trace minerals from the water. So the answer is realy "Yes it can, but you probably don't want it to."
Water is clear so why is the ocean blue?
Water molecules absorb and scatter sunlight. Blue light is scattered more than other colors, creating the appearance of a blue ocean. This effect is intensified by the depth of the ocean, which allows blue light to penetrate more than other colors.
What causes the different color variations in ocean water?
The different color variations in ocean water are caused by the presence of various substances such as phytoplankton, sediments, and dissolved organic matter. These substances can absorb and scatter light, leading to different colors in the water.
Why does the ocean heat and cook more slowly than the atmosphere?
The ocean has a higher heat capacity and is denser than the atmosphere, which means it can absorb and release heat more slowly. Additionally, the ocean's currents help distribute heat more evenly across the globe, leading to slower changes in temperature compared to the atmosphere.
Does your body absorb salt water from the ocean when you swim in it?
No, your body does not absorb salt water from the ocean when you swim in it.
How does the ocean absorb heat?
The ocean absorbs heat through the suns rays
What percentage of CO2 that is emitted by the atmosphere is absorb by the ocean?
35% is obsorbed by ocean
What is efficiently transported due to the circulation of the ocean water?
Heat.
What does coral reefs absorb from the ocean to form their skeletons?
They absorb calcium ions and bicarbonate (hydrogen carbonate) ions.
What Element do coral animals absorb from ocean water?
calcium
What does ocean water absorb?
The number one answer would be salt.
What are microscopic ocean plants that absorb carbon dioxide?
Plankton
The ocean helps absorb?
heat and air (oxygen, carbon dioxide)
What are four characteristics of deep-ocean fish that enable them to catch prey?
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What organisms in the ocean absorb the most carbon dixoide?
Algae and marine plants
What 3 things can the ocean do with heat?
absorb, reflect,and let it bounce off
