-Referring to the Variation in Ocean Salinity Map, Which Statement

question 36

Multiple Choice

-Referring to the variation in ocean salinity map, which statement describes ocean water salinity at the equator?

• A)The salinity of ocean water is uniform at all depths.
• B)The salinity of ocean water is low near the surface and increases with depth.
• C)The salinity of ocean water is slightly higher near the surface than at depth.
• D)The salinity of ocean water is much higher near the surface than at depth.

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