Respuesta :
Answer:
Salinity and temperature affect water density
Explanation:
Salinity and temperature affect water density as the temperature increases the ocean water becomes less denser , on decreasing the temperature the ocean water becomes more denser.We can see it as less dense water (For ex. ice ) floats on more dense water. Taking two layers of water with the same salinity, the hotter water will float on top of the colder water. Temperature has a greater effect on the density of water than the salinity.
Salinity of the oceans can be increased in following ways:
- Evaporation of ocean water
- Formation of sea ice
Salinity of the oceans can be decreased in following ways:
- Precipitation of rain and snow
- Melting of ice