Refer to the figure below, and use the information on the map corresponding to the ocean's climatic regions to answer the following question.

-When ice forms from seawater, the remaining seawater will have a:
A)darker color.
B)decreased density.
C)higher salinity.
D)higher temperature.
E)lower temperature.

Question

Refer to the figure below, and use the information on the map corresponding to the ocean's climatic regions to answer the following question.
 
-When ice forms from seawater, the remaining seawater will have a:
A)darker color. 
B)decreased density. 
C)higher salinity. 
D)higher temperature. 
E)lower temperature.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When ice forms from seawater, the remaining seawater will have a higher salinity. This is because the salt is left behind as the water freezes and forms ice, leading to a higher concentration of salt in the remaining water.

Refer to the Figure Below, and Use the Information on the Map