Why is the surface salinity of an ocean higher in the sutropics than in the eqatorial regions?

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Why is the surface salinity of an ocean higher in the sutropics than in the eqatorial regions?

2007-03-01 00:31:52 · 2 answers · asked by skibailey56 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Subtropical regions of oceans are colder than tropical waters. Colder water is more dense then warmer water. The colder water will have a higher salinity due to its density when compared to warm water.

2007-03-01 08:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by Professor Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The dryer the air and the warmer the water are, the faster the
water evaporates, leaving behind salt.

2007-03-01 00:36:41 · answer #2 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋