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salinity is refered to the amount of salt contained in a given sample of water. |
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salinity is meausered in PPT. |
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range of salinity in Chesapeake Bay |
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It can range anywhere from 1 to 29 PPT. |
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what are the three factors that effect salinity |
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location, time of year, depth of water. |
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where are the salinity levels the lowest in the Bay |
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in the upper bay,and closer to the surface. |
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the salinity levels can determine what about organisms |
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the salinity levels are the lowest near the Susquehenna. |
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what body of water is the saltiest |
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