The densest water in the ocean is known as the Antarctic Bottom Water. It is formed along the Antarctic ice shelves where water freezes on the ocean's surface. The Antarctic Bottom Water plays a big role in the global circulation of ocean waters around the world. This dense water is
carried along the ocean floor, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the deepest parts of oceans.
Salia is making a model of the Antarctic Bottom Water. She mixes different amounts of salt into water samples. The water is all the same
temperature
Amount of water Amount of salt Density of water
50 ml
10 grams
1.2
50 ml
15 grams
1.3
50 ml
25 grams
1.5
Graph Salia's data on the line graph.
Predict the density of a 50-ml sample of water with 5 grams of salt added by placing a point on the graph.
Predict the density