Salinity

Salinity and Dissolved Substances

If you have ever tasted seawater by accident, you will remember that it has a very salty taste. But, why is seawater so salty? In this interactivity, explore salinity and dissolved substances. Click the player button to get started.

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Salinity and Dissolved Substances Review

Now that you have learned about salinity and the dissolved substances present in ocean water, check your knowledge. In this non-graded interactivity, read each question and select the correct response. Click SUBMIT to check your response. Click the player button to begin.