Ocean Facts
Ocean Facts…97 What is salinity? What creates salinity? How does the temperature change in the ocean? What are the gases found in the Ocean? What is SONAR? What are submersibles?
Salinity Salinity - the total amount of salt material dissolved in water Comes from: Eroding Land Reactions at sea floor Volcanic Emissions **1**
Temperature Changes How does the temperature change in the ocean? Latitude –water near equator is warmer than water at poles Depth – Deeper waters = colder (less sun!) **2**
What are the gases found in the Ocean Gases in ocean similar to that of atmosphere Carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen
What is SONAR? Uses sound waves to navigate, communicate, or detect objects under water
What are submersibles? small vehicle designed to operate underwater Can be manned or robotic Affected by pressure under water