2. Physical Oceanography
Sea Properties — Quiz
Test your understanding of sea properties with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following best describes the effect of increasing pressure on seawater density?
Question 2
What is the primary characteristic of a stable water column?
Question 3
If a water mass has a high temperature and low salinity, how would its density compare to a water mass with low temperature and high salinity?
Question 4
Which of the following is most likely to cause a decrease in the salinity of surface seawater?
Question 5
The term 'stratification' in the ocean refers to: