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Why does salinity vary in different parts of the world ocean?
salinity of ocean water depends upon many causes,but the main cause is continuous movement of ocean water from one place to other due to rotation of earth nd winds which takes water here nd there causing change in salinity of ocean water
Can lava boil the ocean?
Not the whole ocean of course, it is much too large. However at the point where lava enters the ocean some water will definitely boil off.
How does salinity change the properties of water?
Salinity increases the density of water, making it heavier. It also affects the boiling and freezing points of water, raising the boiling point and lowering the freezing point. Additionally, increased salinity can make water less hospitable for many aquatic organisms.
What is the factor that can increase the salinity in seawater?
The salinity is basically how much salt is in the ocean. It increases in sub tropical places because there's not a lot of rain and more evaporation. The water evaporates and the salt stays behind thus making the water saltier. The salinity decreases in places more near the equator because it is always raining and that fresh rain dilutes the salt. It is also less salty near the coast because of the freshwater runoff "Seawater".
What two factors affect ocean salinity?
Freezing point (more salt the lower the freezing point). Density (more salt, the heavier the water).
Why doesnt the ocean freeze?
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.
What is the boiling point of ocean water most likely?
The more salt in the water the higher its boiling point. Ocean water would boil at a temperature above 100 oC. 212 oF but its exact boiling point could be between 115 oC to 120 oC. It depends on the amount of salt.
Is salinity a physical property?
Yes, salinity is a physical property. It is a measure of the concentration of dissolved salts in a body of water, typically expressed in parts per thousand (ppt) or as a percentage. Salinity affects the density and freezing point of water.
What is the point where a river enters a lake or sea?
Answer 1The point at which a waterway [creek, river, etc.] enters another body of water [stream, lake, sea, ocean, etc.] is called the "river mouth."
What evidence supports the fact that temperature of seawater is more a controlling factor of density than salinity?
The question is ambiguous, controlling factor of what? Specific gravity will change according to temperature (all other things being equal) Salinity will not change with temperature. Water will is most dense at about 4 degrees Celsius, and will become less dense at higher and lower temperatures (to a point)
Will seawater freeze at 0 degrees?
Seawater will typically freeze at a slightly lower temperature than fresh water due to its salt content. The exact freezing point depends on the salinity of the water, but it is generally around -2°C to -1.8°C at typical ocean salinity levels.
How does temperature affect water?
The temperature and salinity of seawater determine its density. Water gets denser as it gets saltier and reaches a maximum density at 4 °C. Salinity does affect the boiling point and freezing point of water, but not its temperature.
