Question
I·COLLs are “intermittently closed” to sources of high values for this quantity. The viral shunt recycles organic matter in systems with high values for this abiotic quantity. Densities characterize the Ghyben–Herzberg relation’s description of “intrusion” by components with high values for this quantity, which may take the form of “wedges” that go against the flow. Systems characterized by intermediate values of this quantity can prevent its increase by being “bar-built.” (*) Estuaries feature gradients of this quantity that increase towards the mouth. Gradients of temperature and this quantity drive thermohaline circulation. For 10 points, name this quantity that is intermediate in brackish water and high in seawater. ■END■
ANSWER: salinity [or salt concentration or salt content]
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Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | TUH | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
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2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 36 | 100% | 8% | 0% | 84.14 |