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Title:

Why is the Ocean Salty?

Url:

https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/why-o...

Publisher:

Geological Survey (U.S.)

Description: This resource explains how the oceans became salty. Topics include the source of the salt, how rainwater dissolves rock and carries the material away as dissolved ions, and the two most common ions in seawater. A link to additional information is also provided.

LC Classification:

Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Oceanography -- Chemical oceanography -- Salinity
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Oceanography -- Marine resources. Applied oceanography -- Study and teaching. Research
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Oceanography -- Seawater

GEM Subject:

Science -- Oceanography
Science -- Ecology
Science -- Earth science

Key Concept:

Oceanography -- Salinity
Oceanography -- Seawater

Resource Type:

Collection
Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Student Guide
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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