Ocean Density & Layering

Front

As the temperature of ocean water changes from 10 to 30 degrees C, how does the density change?

Back

The water becomes less dense

Front

The density of ocean water is influenced by what two factors?

Back

Salinity and temperature

Front

Where do the temperature and salinity of the ocean change the most? Options: Near the surface, Near the bottom, Near Antarctica, Near the equator

Back

Near the surface

Front

What is true about the water on the bottom of the ocean?

Back

It is the densest water found in the ocean

Front

What is a thermocline?

Back

A rapid change in temperature with depth

Front

Warmer water will remain ______ because ________

Back

at the surface; lower density than cool water

Front

What is stratification?

Back

Layering of ocean water based on its properties (temperature, salinity, density, etc.)

Front

Density

Back

mass-per-unit volume

Front

As salinity increases

Back

Density increases

Front

Does salinity increase as ocean depth increases?

Back

True