Ocean water is not the same everywhere. In some places, the water is colder or deeper than in other places. Some parts are denser or contain differing amounts of dissolved salts than other parts. All these things affect the way ocean water behaves. In this Activity, you will explore how these three types of water— salt, brackish, and fresh—mix will help you understand what effects this mixing has on Earth’s environment.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 9/20/2011Stock # PB298X3_7a

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