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How does density affect water circulation

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Salinity temperature and depth all affect the density of seawater. ... causing ocean currents and circulating heat because of the fact that dense water sinks ... Density can be calculated by dividing an object's mass by its volume.
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Denser (more salinity) water moves down and less dense (less saline) water moves up until it neutralizes.

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