Saltwater has a density of 1.03 g/cm3, whereas fresh water has a density of 1.0 g/cm3. Using this data, which statment BEST explains what will happen if a fresh-water river flows into a lagoon of salt water of the same temperature?

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The salt water will sink below the incoming fresh water because it is denser.

The salt water will sink below the incoming fresh water because it is denser.

The fresh water will sink below the incoming fresh water because it is denser.

The fresh water will sink below the incoming fresh water because it is denser.

The fresh water will cause turnover in the ocean because it is denser.

The fresh water will cause turnover in the ocean because it is denser.

The salt water will upwell above the incoming fresh water because it is less dense.

Answer 1

The statement that BEST explains what will happen if a fresh-water river flows into a lagoon of salt water of the same temperature is:

The salt water will sink below the incoming fresh water because it is denser.

Salt water has a higher density (1.03 g/cm³) compared to fresh water (1.0 g/cm³), so the salt water will remain below the fresh water when they mix.