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Why do these 2 oceans meet but don't mix?
02-21-2014, 03:46 PM
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Why do these 2 oceans meet but don't mix?
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02-21-2014, 03:52 PM
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Water bodies, like air bodies, that have drastically different properties don't mix easily. They are mixing, but slowly. The boundary of mixing between them is called a front, or mixing zone.

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02-21-2014, 04:08 PM
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Density and salinity (how salty is is). The denser water sinks below the lighter before they have a chance to mix
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02-21-2014, 04:10 PM
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Failed any science class you may have taken I see.
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02-21-2014, 04:12 PM
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It's because other one is stronger.
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