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Ocean salinity, temperature and density

Diagram of relationship Ocean salinity, temperature & density.

Salinity and temperature of the ocean rise or fall (indicated by arrows) in response to rainfall, evaporation and solar radiation. These properties affect seawater density, causing water to sink or rise (indicated by arrows).

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