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The ocean density is directly proportional to ______.

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salinity
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current
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temperature
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gravity
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Solution

The correct option is A salinity
The ocean density is directly proportional to the ocean salinity and inversely proportional to the ocean temperature. The density of seawater plays a vital role in causing ocean currents and circulating heat because of the fact that dense water sinks below less dense. Salinity, temperature and depth all affect the density of seawater.

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