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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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∙ 12y agoumm because its water duuuh
~Disregarding the previous statement, the ocean doesn't freeze because of its high salinity levels. Salinity is the measure of salt in water. Salt raises water's boiling point and lowers it's freezing point, so it would have to be really cold in order to freeze the entire ocean! However, there are parts of the ocean that freezes, like the arctic circle and Antarctica. Hope this helped.
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Why are the greatest mountain ranges on earth under the ocean?
because there are tectonic plates that meet in the ocean. When they collide, it pushes the earth up sometimes extremely, forming a mountain or a mountain range. Hope this answers your question! :^)
Can you freeze gas?
Nitrogen can freeze anything and i think it is a frozen gas.
The liquid detergent will freeze the fastest.?
I think that the liquid detergent will freeze the fastest because it has water in it.
What degree does gas freeze?
Air is made up of a number of different compounds and elements that all freeze at different temperatures. Some of them never freeze. eg. nitrogen. Others like carbon dioxide will freeze at -78.5 degrees centergrade
How long does it take to freeze water and juice?
It depends what temperature you try to freeze it at.
Is it okay to freeze vsop?
It doesnt freeze.
Why does it freeze at the bottom of the ocean?
The bottom of the ocean doesn't freeze.
How long does it take for wood to freeze?
wood doesnt freeze
What will freeze first the ocean or pond?
The ocean, in a pond only the top layer will freeze!
Do cars freeze eastcoast?
no it doesnt
Why doesnt Antarctic bottom water freeze?
From its Wikipedia page: "Being the densest water mass of the World Ocean, AABW is found to occupy the depth range below 4000 m of all ocean basins that have a connection to the Southern Ocean at that level." The Southern Ocean freezes at about a depth of eight to 12 feet during the winter months, which is not deep enough to freeze the bottom water.
Why would the top of an ocean freeze and not the inside?
The whole ocean would freeze if it was cold enough.
How long do hamsters freeze for?
well I would not freeze a hamster but about 3 min. But I would not do it
Why does the Arctic ocean freeze but the Pacific doesn't?
the Pacific Ocean is warmer.
Why does a beer freeze when hit against a hard surface?
It doesnt.
Can a ocean wave freeze instantly in Antarctica?
No.
Why doesnt ho sin sauce freeze?
too much salt in it
