How does the ocean's surface salinity change when sea ice forms? How does this change influence density?

What will be an ideal response?


When seawater freezes to form sea ice, salts do not become part of the ice; therefore, the salinity of the remaining seawater increases. An increase in salinity results in an increase in density.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. about the same number of people as B. more people per year than C. less people per year than

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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