WONDER #833: Does Salt Water Freeze?

Question 1 of 3

The freezing point of freshwater is what?

  1. 0° Celsius
  2. 32° Fahrenheit
  3. both (A) and (B)
  4. neither (A) nor (B)

Question 2 of 3

The presence of salt in water does what to the freezing point of water?

  1. increases
  2. reduces
  3. has no effect
  4. irrelevant

Question 3 of 3

The freezing point of normal ocean water is about what?

  1. 32° F
  2. 31° F
  3. 40° F
  4. 28.8° F

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