2006-06-22 02:46:33 · 12 answers · asked by rod p 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
No, they would be shallower, but only by a teeny bit. Although the sponge, when dried out, is largely hollow, it does have a finite volume. This volume displaces some of the ocean, so the level rises.
To test the theory, put some water in a basin, mark the level, gently put in a few dry sponges. Make sure they are fully submerged.
If the level goes up, this shows that the oceans would be shallower without sponges.
If the level goes down, you have discovered a material with negative volume; don't stop running until you get to the patent office.
2006-07-04 00:29:35 · answer #1 · answered by mikeoxley242 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nice try... The ocean would actually decrease. Because you would remove the sponge, and it's contents. Where do you think the water goes once it's absorbed into the sponge? Do you think it just disappears?
2016-05-20 11:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oceans could be only so deep until you hit the core.
I don't think they would be deeper. They were moist when they were grown. If they were dry, then they would soak up alot of water.
2006-06-22 02:49:56 · answer #3 · answered by jessigirl00781 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean Sponge Bob Square Pants I'm afraid he doesn't really exist (sadly).
2006-06-22 02:51:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He he he. Brilliant question. Love it. My answer would be keep sponges for trifles and deserts... or water-filled sponges for desserts...
2006-06-29 10:41:28 · answer #5 · answered by dallas s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most sponges you see in shops are blown plastics...not real ones.
2006-07-04 00:17:00 · answer #6 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, the sponge remains under water, so no water has actually been displaced.
2006-06-22 02:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by K38 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oceans would be shallower if fish stopped peeing in them.
2006-06-22 03:48:08 · answer #8 · answered by sayyourprayerslittleone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would have to take out all the whales and larger sea life., sharks, dolphins, octopus, you know sorta like you bath water, no wait, if you remove all that, then no it wouldn't me deeper, it wouldn't be as deep... right.
2006-07-04 20:09:08 · answer #9 · answered by Dream on 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably. What a good question?
2006-06-29 05:31:41 · answer #10 · answered by nannacrocodiles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋