Ocean Temperature, Pressure & Salinity

Front

What is the term for organisms that spawn in the open ocean but mature in freshwater?

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Catadromous

Front

In which type of water is an object more likely to float?

Back

Seawater

Front

What is the total amount of salt dissolved in a solution called?

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Salinity

Front

What do we call warm-blooded organisms that can maintain their own internal temperature but are not the best at it?

Back

Endotherms

Front

What is the term for organisms that spawn in freshwater but move to the ocean as juveniles?

Back

Anadromous

Front

What is the primary factor that affects the density of seawater?

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Salinity and temperature

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and pressure in the ocean?

Back

As depth increases, pressure increases and temperature generally decreases.

Front

What is the average salinity of ocean water?

Back

About 35 parts per thousand (ppt).

Front

What is the effect of temperature on the solubility of gases in seawater?

Back

Higher temperatures decrease the solubility of gases.

Front

What is the term for the vertical movement of water in the ocean due to differences in temperature and salinity?

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Thermohaline circulation.