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JGIBBSON

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Ocean waves and currents generally form as a result of
 
  A) swells.
  B) the rotation of the Earth.
  C) differences in ocean density.
  D) wind.

Question 2

What factors increase salinity in the ocean? What factors decrease salinity?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Salinity increases as the supply of fresh water decreases. Factors that increase salinity include formation of sea ice and evaporation. Salinity decreases as the supply of fresh water increases. Factors that decrease salinity include the runoff from streams and rivers, precipitation, and the melting of glacial ice, sea ice, and icebergs.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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