The Atlantic Ocean Has Lower Salinity Than Other Oceans Because

question 51

Multiple Choice

The Atlantic Ocean has lower salinity than other oceans because _______ .

• A) it has more rainfall and runoff and less evaporation than other oceans
• B) it spans all of the latitudes
• C) it has less rainfall and runoff and more evaporation than other oceans
• D) it is getting larger, and this increases the area where salt can flow into the ocean
• E) it is getting smaller and this decrease the surface area for salt to evaporate

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