Freezing Point of Seawater

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What is the freezing point of pure water?

  1. 0 °C

  2. 1 °C

  3. 2 °C

  4. 3 °C


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The freezing point of pure water is 0 °C or 32 °F.

How does the salinity of seawater affect its freezing point?

  1. It increases the freezing point.

  2. It decreases the freezing point.

  3. It has no effect on the freezing point.

  4. It depends on the temperature of the seawater.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The salinity of seawater decreases its freezing point. This is because salt ions interfere with the formation of ice crystals.

What is the freezing point of seawater with a salinity of 35 parts per thousand (ppt)?

  1. -1.8 °C

  2. -1.9 °C

  3. -2.0 °C

  4. -2.1 °C


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The freezing point of seawater with a salinity of 35 ppt is -1.8 °C or 28.8 °F.

How does the pressure of seawater affect its freezing point?

  1. It increases the freezing point.

  2. It decreases the freezing point.

  3. It has no effect on the freezing point.

  4. It depends on the temperature of the seawater.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pressure of seawater increases its freezing point. This is because pressure makes it more difficult for water molecules to form ice crystals.

What is the freezing point of seawater at a depth of 1000 meters?

  1. -1.9 °C

  2. -2.0 °C

  3. -2.1 °C

  4. -2.2 °C


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The freezing point of seawater at a depth of 1000 meters is -2.1 °C or 28.2 °F.

Why does seawater freeze at a lower temperature than pure water?

  1. Because it contains salt.

  2. Because it contains impurities.

  3. Because it is denser than pure water.

  4. Because it has a higher surface tension than pure water.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seawater freezes at a lower temperature than pure water because it contains salt. Salt ions interfere with the formation of ice crystals, which makes it more difficult for seawater to freeze.

What is the freezing point of seawater in the Arctic Ocean?

  1. -1.5 °C

  2. -1.6 °C

  3. -1.7 °C

  4. -1.8 °C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The freezing point of seawater in the Arctic Ocean is -1.8 °C or 28.8 °F.

What is the freezing point of seawater in the Antarctic Ocean?

  1. -1.9 °C

  2. -2.0 °C

  3. -2.1 °C

  4. -2.2 °C


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The freezing point of seawater in the Antarctic Ocean is -2.1 °C or 28.2 °F.

How does the freezing point of seawater vary with latitude?

  1. It decreases with increasing latitude.

  2. It increases with increasing latitude.

  3. It remains constant with increasing latitude.

  4. It depends on the temperature of the seawater.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The freezing point of seawater decreases with increasing latitude. This is because the salinity of seawater increases with increasing latitude.

What is the freezing point of seawater at the equator?

  1. -1.7 °C

  2. -1.8 °C

  3. -1.9 °C

  4. -2.0 °C


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The freezing point of seawater at the equator is -1.8 °C or 28.8 °F.

How does the freezing point of seawater vary with depth?

  1. It increases with increasing depth.

  2. It decreases with increasing depth.

  3. It remains constant with increasing depth.

  4. It depends on the temperature of the seawater.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The freezing point of seawater increases with increasing depth. This is because the pressure of seawater increases with increasing depth.

What is the freezing point of seawater at a depth of 5000 meters?

  1. -2.2 °C

  2. -2.3 °C

  3. -2.4 °C

  4. -2.5 °C


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The freezing point of seawater at a depth of 5000 meters is -2.3 °C or 27.9 °F.

Why is it important to know the freezing point of seawater?

  1. To predict the formation of sea ice.

  2. To design ships and submarines that can operate in cold waters.

  3. To understand the behavior of marine organisms in cold waters.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is important to know the freezing point of seawater to predict the formation of sea ice, to design ships and submarines that can operate in cold waters, and to understand the behavior of marine organisms in cold waters.

What are some of the challenges associated with measuring the freezing point of seawater?

  1. The salinity of seawater can vary significantly.

  2. The pressure of seawater can vary significantly.

  3. The temperature of seawater can vary significantly.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The salinity, pressure, and temperature of seawater can all vary significantly, which can make it challenging to measure the freezing point of seawater accurately.

What are some of the methods that are used to measure the freezing point of seawater?

  1. The freezing point depression method.

  2. The cryoscopic method.

  3. The differential scanning calorimetry method.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The freezing point depression method, the cryoscopic method, and the differential scanning calorimetry method are all used to measure the freezing point of seawater.

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