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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

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At this location in Figure 5B-3 the temperature and salinity values at a depth of 50 m were about ______, respectively.
a.10.5°C and 36.0
b.12.0°C and 35.7
c.17.0°C and 37.25
At 400 m, temperature and salinity were near ______, respectively.
a.11.0°C and 36.25
b.13.5°C and 38.6
c.14.0°C and 36.2

At 1200 m, temperature and salinity were near ______, respectively.
a.10.5°C and 36.0
b.13.25°C and 38.5
c.14.0°C and 36.25"

Transcribed Image Text:Figure 5B-3 provides profiles of the ARGO float in the Mediterranean Sea. The left profile shows the change in temperature (°C) with depth. The right profile shows the change in salinity (practical salinity units) with depth. The data was collected on 11 December 2018. The warm, salty water from the Mediterranean Sea mixes with water in the Atlantic Ocean. The left graph plot represents sea temperature (degree Celsius) against sea pressure (decibar). The temperature decreases sharply from 250 decibar to 1,250 decibar depths and then becomes relatively stable at deeper depths. The right graph plot represents practical salinity (PSU) against sea pressure (decibar). The salinity is relatively high at shallow depths around 37.8 PSU and shows a slight decrease at deeper depths beyond 1,250 decibar. Figure 5B-3. Profiles from ARVOR float No. 6901270. [Coriolis Operational Oceanography]

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