The Density of Seawater Increases with ____________

question 28

Multiple Choice

The density of seawater increases with ____________.

• A) increasing temperature and increasing salinity
• B) decreasing temperature and increasing salinity
• C) increasing temperature and decreasing salinity
• D) decreasing temperature and decreasing salinity

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Definitions:

Gabbro

A medium- to coarse-grained mafic igneous rock, the phaneritic equivalent of basalt.

Feldspar

Feldspar is a group of abundant rock-forming minerals that are major components of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, characterized by their silicate structure.

Quartz

A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon dioxide, widely distributed in many types of rocks and used in various industrial applications.

Granite

An igneous rock with a rough texture, primarily consisting of quartz, feldspar, and mica, often utilized in building projects.