Do large bodies of water (oceans) curve perfectly with the curvature of the Earth?

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Do large bodies of water (oceans) curve perfectly with the curvature of the Earth?

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Besides tides and currents, ocean water is not uniform. It varies in both salinity and temperature. An area of higher salinity will be lower compared to areas of low salinity, an area of warmer water will be higher compared to areas of lower temperature.

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