The two main factors controlling the density of water are:
A) salinity and temperature.
B) salinity and heat capacity.
C) salinity and pH.
D) pH and heat capacity.
E) temperature and pH.

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Salinity (the amount of dissolved salts in water) and temperature are the two main factors controlling the density of water. As salinity increases or temperature decreases, water becomes more dense, and as salinity decreases or temperature increases, water becomes less dense. Heat capacity and pH can also have an effect on water density, but salinity and temperature are the primary controlling factors.

The Two Main Factors Controlling the Density of Water Are