3. Chemical Oceanography

Seawater Chemistry — Quiz

Test your understanding of seawater chemistry with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is a major ion found in seawater?

Question 2

What is the chemical formula for magnesium sulfate, a salt found in seawater?

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a conservative constituent in seawater?

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a nonconservative constituent in seawater?

Question 5

What is the primary method for measuring salinity in seawater?