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Problem 6e
Visualizing Concepts
Describe the properties that most clearly distinguish among salt water, freshwater, and groundwater. [Section]
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QUESTION:
Problem 6e
Visualizing Concepts
Describe the properties that most clearly distinguish among salt water, freshwater, and groundwater. [Section]
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Properties of seawater:
Sea water is the water that makes up the ocean; it has an approximate volume of
\(1.35 \times 10^9 km^ 3\)
And makes up roughly 97.2 percent of the water on the planet.
It also contains salt water, which accounts for around 0.1% of all water on the planet.
It has a high concentration of dissolved salts (3.5% by mass) and solids.