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Saline currents

In this activity, students observe how freshwater and saltwater mix.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

  • describe what happens when freshwater and saltwater mix

  • understand that mixing is a result of the differences in densities of the liquids.

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  • introduction/background notes

  • what you need

  • what to do.

Saline currents

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Published: 3 December 2007Updated: 12 June 2015
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