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salinity
distributation
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7th Grade
10/01/2013

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Term
what is salinity
Definition
salinity is refered to the amount of salt contained in a given sample of water.
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how is it measured
Definition
salinity is meausered in PPT.
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range of salinity in Chesapeake Bay
Definition
It can range anywhere from 1 to 29 PPT.
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what are the three factors that effect salinity
Definition
location, time of year, depth of water.
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where are the salinity levels the lowest in the Bay
Definition
in the upper bay,and closer to the surface.
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the salinity levels can determine what about organisms
Definition
the salinity levels are the lowest near the Susquehenna.
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what body of water is the saltiest
Definition
Atlantic Ocean.
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