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Title:

Saline Water and Salinity

Url:

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

Publisher:

Geological Survey (U.S.)

Description: This resource introduces students to the idea of saline water. Topics include how saline water is defined and how dissolved salt concentrations are expressed (parts per million). Parameters for the various ranges of salinity (fresh to highly saline, or seawater) are also presented, and there is a brief discussion of water quality considerations regarding saline water. Links to additional information are embedded in the text.

LC Classification:

Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Oceanography -- Chemical oceanography -- Salinity
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Physical geography -- Hydrology. Water -- Ground and surface waters -- Groundwater. Hydrogeology -- Saltwater encroachment. Salinity

GEM Subject:

Science -- Chemistry
Science -- Ecology
Science -- Earth science
Science -- Instructional issues

Key Concept:

Chemistry -- Water
Ecology -- Salinity

Date Issued:

2010-03-29

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Student Guide
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Middle School
Elementary School

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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