Density Is an Important Property of Ocean Water Because ________

question 17

Multiple Choice

Density is an important property of ocean water because ________.

• A)it determines the chemistry of the water
• B)it determines the horizontal position of the water
• C)it determines the temperature of the water
• D)it determines the vertical position of the water
• E)it only changes when there is a major change in water chemistry

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Definitions:

Rock Types

The classification of rocks into three major groups: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, based on their formation process.

Conglomerate

A coarse-grained sedimentary rock composed of rounded clasts cemented together.

Breccia

A sedimentary rock composed of broken fragments of minerals or rocks cemented together by a fine-grained matrix.

Sandstone

A sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains, often used in construction due to its durability.