(par 2.2.1. 9) Salinity (taken from Wikipedia)
Salinity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Salinity is the saltiness or dissolved salt content of a body of water (see also soil salinity). Salinity is an important factor in determining many aspects of the chemistry of natural waters and of biological processes within it, and is a thermodynamic state variable that, along with temperature and pressure, governs physical characteristics like the density and heat capacity of the water. A contour […]
(par 2.2.1. 9) Salinity and water quality fact sheet
Salinity and water quality fact sheet http://www.environment.gov.au/water/quality/publications/factsheet-salinity-and-water-quality Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012 Salinity and water quality fact sheet (PDF – 888 KB) (PDF – 887.35 KB) Salinity is a measure of the content of salts in soil or water. Salts are highly soluble in surface and groundwater and can be transported […]
(par 2.2.1. 7.1) Effects of Topography
What Effect Does Geography Have on Climate? http://science.opposingviews.com/effect-geography-climate-5100.html by John Peterson, Demand Media Geography and climate are interrelated. Ablestock.com/AbleStock.com/Getty Images Geography has a primary effect on climate, and a good idea can be formed about the particular climate of a given area by its location on a map. The mountains, valleys and bodies of water […]