Task: Physical and Chemical Properties of Ocean Water Instructions

Use the information and image to answer Activity 1 and Activity 2.

A scientist is exploring and conducting an investigation to determine the physical and chemical properties of ocean water. The scientist uses an image of Earth to mark and label two areas that he and his team are exploring and conducting their investigations.

Complete each of the 2 activities for this Task.

Activity 1 of 2

Which physical property is determined by the salinity and temperature of ocean water?

A.

mass

B.

volume

C.

weight

D.

density

Activity 2 of 2

Which area on the image will have higher salinity and why?