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Oceanography
topography, salinity, tides, waves, currents
Question | Answer |
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Which ocean is the largest ocean? | The Pacific Ocean |
What does salinity mean? | The amount of dissolved salts (solids) in water. |
What happens to temperature as you descend into the ocean? | It decreases (gets colder). |
What is the name of the deepest part of the ocean? | The Deep Ocean Trench |
How many geographic oceans are there? | 5 |
Which ocean is getting smaller? | The Pacific Ocean |
What is the average salinity of the world's oceans? | 35ppt (parts per thousand) |
What happens to the pressure as you descend into the ocean? | The pressure increases |
What is the most abundant (common) salt found in the ocean? | NaCl - |