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What are some important chemicals found in seawater that are needed to sustain life?
What are some important chemicals found in seawater that are needed to sustain life?
Nitrogen (N2), oxygen (O2), and carbon dioxide (CO2)
How can nitrogen-containing fertilizer runoff impact ocean plants and creatures?
How can nitrogen-containing fertilizer runoff impact ocean plants and creatures?
It can cause ocean plants to grow excessively, using up more dissolved oxygen and suffocating other ocean creatures like crabs and fish.
What role do oceans play in the study of global climate changes?
What role do oceans play in the study of global climate changes?
Oceans act as carbon sinks, absorbing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, thus helping to reduce greenhouse gases.
What is the relationship between ocean water temperature and the sun's energy?
What is the relationship between ocean water temperature and the sun's energy?
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How does the salinity of ocean water affect its freezing point?
How does the salinity of ocean water affect its freezing point?
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