Properties and Composition of Seawater Quiz

Test your knowledge on seawater composition, salinity, pH, temperature, and more with this quiz on chemical oceanography.

#1

Which of the following elements is the most abundant in seawater?

Sodium
Chlorine
Magnesium
Calcium
#2

What is the approximate salinity of seawater?

3.5%
5.0%
1.0%
8.0%
#3

What is the average temperature of seawater?

15°C
20°C
25°C
30°C
#4

Which factor primarily determines the density of seawater?

Temperature
Salinity
Pressure
Depth
#5

Which process removes salt from seawater to make it drinkable?

Reverse osmosis
Distillation
Filtration
Electrolysis
#6

What is the average pH of seawater?

7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
#7

Which gas is most abundant in seawater due to photosynthetic processes by marine plants?

Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
#8

Which layer of the ocean contains the densest seawater?

Epipelagic
Mesopelagic
Bathypelagic
Hadopelagic
#9

What is the primary source of dissolved oxygen in seawater?

Photosynthesis by marine plants
Atmospheric diffusion
Respiration by marine organisms
Volcanic activity
#10

Which ocean basin contains the highest salinity?

Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
#11

What is the main dissolved gas in seawater that influences its acidity?

Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Methane
#12

Which compound is responsible for the blue color of the ocean?

Chlorophyll
Carotenoids
Phycoerythrin
Scattering of light by water molecules
#13

Which layer of the ocean is characterized by very low temperatures, high pressure, and complete darkness?

Epipelagic
Mesopelagic
Bathypelagic
Hadopelagic
#14

What is the approximate percentage of dissolved oxygen in seawater compared to air?

50%
80%
100%
150%
#15

Which gas contributes significantly to the greenhouse effect in the ocean?

Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Methane

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