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Temperature and salinity significantly influence the formation of deep ocean currents through a process called thermohaline circulation. Colder water is denser than warmer water, and saltier water is denser than fresher water. As surface water cools and becomes saltier in polar regions, it sinks, creating deep currents that drive the global circulation system. This interplay of temperature and salinity helps regulate climate and nutrient distribution in the ocean.
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Explain how the salinity of water in polar regions varies seasonally?
Surface salinity in polar regions varies seasonally due to the formation and melting of sea ice.
Describe the oceans and explain how the water cycle affects the salinity of the ocean?
Oceans are big water bodies. Salinity is due to the presence of minerals in water.
Describe the ocean and explain how the water cycle affects the salinity of the ocean?
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Explain how the salinity of water in polar regions very seasonally?
The salinity of water in polar regions varies seasonally because of the melting of sea ice during warmer months.
What are 3 processes that control salinity explain how each changes salinity?
Three processes that control salinity are evaporation, precipitation, and freshwater inflow. Evaporation increases salinity as water vapor leaves the surface, concentrating the dissolved salts in the remaining water. Precipitation decreases salinity by adding freshwater, which dilutes the concentration of salts in the water. Freshwater inflow from rivers or melting ice also reduces salinity by introducing lower-salinity water into saltier bodies, balancing the overall salinity levels.
London England and irkutsk siberia are located at approximately the same latitude.what would help explain why London experiences a more moderate range of temperature than does irkutsk?
"Warm ocean currents influence London's climate."
Can you explain how the salinity of water in polar regions varies seasonally?
During warmer months the salinity level goes down because of ice melting. Ice is mostly fresh water.
How would you explain that a lower then average salinity is found i coastal waters?
Coastal waters have a lower salinity due to the vast amount of freshwater runoff pouring into the sea from rivers and streams. PM
What does the nebular hypothises explain?
the formation of the universe
Explain how heat energy carried by ocean currents influences climate?
Ocean currents transfer heat energy from warmer regions to cooler regions, affecting the climate in those areas. Warm ocean currents can lead to milder climates, while cold currents can bring cooler temperatures. These temperature variations can impact weather patterns, precipitation levels, and overall climate conditions in the surrounding regions.
List three factors that affect salinity in the ocean and three factors that affect ocean temperatures. Explain how each factor affects salinity or temperatures?
Three factors are evaporation and freezing of sea water.
Explain the movement of warm water in the northern hemisphere?
It's warm because of the other currents pushing the warm currents up north.
