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When ocean water reaches the poles what happens?
When ocean water reaches the poles, it cools down and becomes denser, causing it to sink to deeper parts of the ocean. This cold, dense water then starts to circulate and move towards lower latitudes, influencing global ocean currents and climate patterns. Additionally, the melting of ice at the poles adds freshwater to the ocean, impacting salinity levels and ocean circulation dynamics.
Which is denser ocean water or fresh water?
ocean water, because it is saltier.
What is denser fresh water or ocean water?
Sea water is denser, not only that, different oceans have different densities.
Why is ocean water denser than freshwater or pure water?
The water of the oceans is denser because of the high level of salt it contains.
What happens to ocean water as it becomes denser?
The water gets cooler
Where does deep ocean water originate?
The two main sources of deep water are at the poles, where the cold temperatures and the higher salinity make water denser and sink. Water is saltier here because when the water freezes, salt is left behind in the water, making salinity rise.
What carries warm water the poles?
Ocean currents.
What carries water toward the poles?
Ocean currents.
What causes ocean water near the poles to be colder than ocean water near the equator?
the sun's rays strike the water at a angle at the poles APEX
Is the ocean water near the poles less salty?
Yes, ocean water near the poles is less salty compared to ocean water near the equator. This is because melting ice and precipitation in polar regions dilute the salinity of the water.
Why is ocean water near the equator warmer than ocean water at the poles?
The ocean receives most of its heat along the equator, where incoming solar radiation is about double that received at the poles. Hence, sea surfaces are much warmer along the equator than at the poles.
What way does the ocean water move globally?
Along warm water currents from the equator to the poles.
