Ocean Water Chemistry Flashcard

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Where are hydrothermal vents located?

Back

The ocean bottom.

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What major gases are absorbed by the ocean?

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Oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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As the depth of the ocean water increases, what happens to the temperature?

Back

The temperature decreases.

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What type of ocean water dissolves gases most easily?

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Cold water.

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Where do oceans have the lowest salinity?

Back

Where rivers flow into the ocean.

Front

What is salinity?

Back

The concentration of salts in water.

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How does temperature affect gas solubility in ocean water?

Back

Colder water can hold more dissolved gases.

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What is the primary source of oxygen in ocean water?

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Photosynthesis by marine plants and phytoplankton.

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What is the role of hydrothermal vents in ocean ecosystems?

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They provide nutrients and support unique ecosystems.

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What is the relationship between ocean depth and pressure?

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Pressure increases with depth in the ocean.