D. low heat of vaporization E. polar nature 4. The salinity of sea water differs between one area and another, but A. the proportions of major dissolved ions remain constant. This is the same as an increase in pH of sea water. B. pH would increase, and CaCO 3 would precipitate from sea water. C. pH would decrease D. pH would decrease, and CaCO 3 in surficial sediments would dissolve E. CaCO3 would precipitate due to an enhanced greenhouse warming of the atmosphere and oceans.
Carbon dioxide is A. less soluble in sea water than other common atmospheric gases.
B. more soluble in sea water than other common atmospheric gases. C. about equally soluble compared to other common atmospheric gases. D. None of the above 7. Nutrient elements are A. conservative constituents in sea water. B. the most abundant elements in sea water C. the most constant elements in sea water D. the least important elements in sea water E. None of the above 8.