What Is Meant by the Salinity of Seawater

question 93

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the salinity of seawater?

• A) osmotic pressure of seawater
• B) molality of NaCl in seawater
• C) molarity of NaCl in seawater
• D) percent by mass of salt in seawater
• E) mass in grams of dry salts present in 1 kg of seawater

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Study

Research that follows the same subjects over a period of time, observing changes or development in those subjects.

Development

The process of change or growth that occurs in organisms over time, often referring to physical, cognitive, or emotional maturation.

Experiment

A method of scientific investigation that seeks to discover cause-and-effect relationships by introducing independent variables and observing their effects on dependent variables.

Longitudinal

A type of study or research design where the same group of individuals is observed over a prolonged period to detect changes or developments.