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What is the average salinity of the oceans?
Question

What is the average salinity of the oceans?

A.

35 parts per thousand

B.

45 parts per thousand

C.

25 parts per thousand

D.

55 parts per thousand

Correct option is A


Correct Answer: (A) 35 parts per thousand
Explanation:
→ Salinity refers to the amount of dissolved salts in seawater.
→ The average ocean salinity is 35 parts per thousand (ppt).
→ It means 35 grams of salt per 1000 grams of seawater.
→ Salinity varies due to evaporation and freshwater inflow.
→ Therefore, option (A) is correct.
Information Booster:
→ Salinity affects marine life distribution.
→ High evaporation increases salinity.
→ River inflow reduces salinity.
→ Salinity influences ocean density and circulation.
→ It plays a role in climate regulation.

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