Transcript Questions

Quiz Chapter 7:
1. Define Salinity. (1 pts)
2. List three processes that would create latitudnal variations in ocean salinity (3
pts):
3. Sodium (Na) and Cloride (Cl) ions account for approximately 86% of all
dissolved salts in seawater. T/F (1 pt.)
4. List two processes that add/remove salt to/from the ocean. (2 pt.)
5. According to the ‘Principle of Constant Proportions’, the ocean is not a well
mixed solution. T/F (1 pt.)
6. The average ph of the ocean, which is 7.8 remains relatively constant due to
the buffering action of what dissolved gas? (1 pt.)
Bonus:
Discuss what processes could be
influencing the Oxygen and Carbon
dioxide profiles at each labeled region.
(3 pts.)
A.
B.
C.