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What happens to salinity when water evaporates?
Think about what happens in a dry climate.
Define halocline.
It starts with 'h' and has to do with salt concentration.
What is the primary cause of increased salinity at the ocean's surface?
Think of hot, dry climates.
True or False: Salinity remains constant with increasing ocean depth.
Recall the halocline and its role.
Consider a scenario where a significant river inflow occurs in a previously high-salinity area of the ocean. What immediate and long-term effects could this have on local marine ecosystems?
Think about the adaptability of marine species to changes.
Evaluate how global warming might alter the salinity distribution in the Arctic Ocean and the potential implications for global ocean circulation.
Consider the links between temperature, ice melt, and salinity.
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