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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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